Freetype · Freetype2 · CVE-2011-3256
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
freetype2 versions prior to 2.4.8
freetype2-devel versions prior to 2.4.8
freetype2-devel-32bit versions prior to 2.4.8
freetype2-devel-64bit versions prior to 2.4.8
freetype2-32bit versions prior to 2.4.8
freetype2-64bit versions prior to 2.4.8
**Description**
The issue concerns multiple vulnerabilities in the freetype2 package, which can lead to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption. This can be achieved via a crafted font.
**Recommendations**
For freetype2 versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later.
For freetype2-devel versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later.
For freetype2-devel-32bit versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later.
For freetype2-devel-64bit versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later.
For freetype2-32bit versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later.
For freetype2-64bit versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later.