CVE-2007-3506 json
The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of servic…
published 2007-07-02 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-3490
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving bitmap fonts, related to a "memory buffer overwrite bug."
Patch / fix
- freetype Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 2.3.4
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2007-3506
Exploit prediction
2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
sourceforge.net
/project/shownotes.php?group_id=3157&release_id=499970
patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/25884
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
- savannah.nongnu.org /bugs/index.php?19536
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/24708
vdb-entry
- cvs.savannah.nongnu.org /viewvc/freetype2/src/base/ftbitmap.c?root=freetype&r1=1.17&r2=1.18
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-3506
- NVD CVE-2007-3506
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