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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202407-02

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                                       https://security.gentoo.org/  

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Severity: Normal
Title: SDL_ttf: Arbitrary Memory Write
Date: July 01, 2024
Bugs: #843434
ID: 202407-02

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Synopsis

A vulnerability has been discovered in SDL_ttf, which can lead to
arbitrary memory writes.

Background

SDL_ttf is a wrapper around the FreeType and Harfbuzz libraries,
allowing you to use TrueType fonts to render text in SDL applications.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected

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media-libs/sdl2-ttf < 2.20.0 >= 2.20.0

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in SDL_ttf. Please review the CVE
identifier referenced below for details.

Impact

SDL_ttf was discovered to contain an arbitrary memory write via the
function TTF_RenderText_Solid(). This vulnerability is triggered via a
crafted TTF file.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All SDL_ttf users should upgrade to the latest version:

emerge --sync

emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose “>=media-libs/sdl2-ttf-2.20.0”

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2022-27470
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27470

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202407-02

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

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Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

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