# CVE-2010-3053: bdf/bdflib.c in FreeType before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted BDF font file,

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-08-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

bdf/bdflib.c in FreeType before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted BDF font file, related to an attempted modification of a value in a static string.

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3045
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/maverick/+source/freetype/+bug/617019
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4457
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3046
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html

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