SDL_ttf: Arbitrary Memory Write

SDL_ttf: Arbitrary Memory Write A vulnerability has been discovered in SDL_ttf, which can lead to arbitrary memory writes. sdl2-ttf 2024-07-01 2024-07-01 843434 local and remote 2.20.0 2.20.0

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

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

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.

There is no known workaround at this time.

All SDL_ttf users should upgrade to the latest version:


          # emerge --sync
          # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/sdl2-ttf-2.20.0"

CVE-2022-27470 graaff ajak