CVE-2007-3506 describes a memory buffer overwrite vulnerability in the ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function within FreeType 2.3.3. This flaw, affecting bitmap font processing, could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it represents a high-severity vulnerability that is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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