# CVE-2007-3506: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-07-02 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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."

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## References

- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?19536
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24708
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25884
- http://cvs.savannah.nongnu.org/viewvc/freetype2/src/base/ftbitmap.c?root=freetype&r1=1.17&r2=1.18
- https://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=3157&release_id=499970

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