CVE-2010-2643

evince: Integer overflow in DVI file TFM font parser

Published Jan 7, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 7.6 High EPSS 6.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in the TFM font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2357-1 evince security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-2647 Integer overflow in the TFM font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1035-1 Evince vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 2:39 AM
Reserved
Jul 6, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 7, 2011, 7:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:21 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 5, 2011, 12:00 AM