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  • [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202407-02 ] SDL_ttf: Arbitrary Memory Write

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202407-02
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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
    ------------------- ------------ ------------
    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).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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