CVE-2015-1803: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 20, 2015
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Updated

The bdfReadCharacters function in bitmap/bdfread.c in X.Org libXfont before 1.4.9 and 1.5.x before 1.5.1 does not properly handle character bitmaps it cannot read, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted BDF font file.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
X libXfont<=1.4.8
X libXfont=1.5.0

Event History

Mar 20, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1803?

CVE-2015-1803 is considered a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potential unauthorized actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1803?

To fix CVE-2015-1803, upgrade X.Org libXfont to version 1.4.9 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-1803?

CVE-2015-1803 affects specific versions of Ubuntu Linux (10.04, 12.04, 14.04, 14.10) and Debian Linux 7.0.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-1803 facilitate?

CVE-2015-1803 can facilitate a denial of service attack through a NULL pointer dereference, leading to system crashes.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2015-1803?

Yes, CVE-2015-1803 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to trigger a crash of the affected service.

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