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CVE-2010-4259

MediumPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in FontForge 20100501 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary...

Published: Dec 7, 2010
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Dec 14, 2010

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

10.9%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in FontForge 20100501 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long CHARSET_REGISTRY header in a BDF font file.

Sources

FontForge - '.BDF' Font File Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC)Exploit
Ulrik Persson · linux · Dec 14, 2010

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