CVE-2007-2754 is an integer signedness error in FreeType 2.3.4 and earlier, specifically in truetype/ttgload.c, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability, rated with a CVSS score of 6.8, involves a crafted TTF image with a negative n_points value, leading to an integer overflow and subsequent heap-based buffer overflow, potentially resulting in partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Despite its high FAUCET Risk Score of 96/100 and above-average EPSS, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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freetype integer overflow
Apr 27, 2007Integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in 3rd party module (freetype)
Integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in 3rd party module (freetype)
Integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in 3rd party module (freetype)
Integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in 3rd party module (freetype)