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TI-2011-03039 Aliases CVE-2011-3439GHSA-g6wc-2mxr-5w42

FreeType in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute…

Priority MEDIUM 48CWE-787Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
— Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
Attack complexity
Medium
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Complete · Complete · Complete
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

FreeType in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font in a document.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.05329 92nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 2 advisories

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
——all versions—No fix listedCNA
  • — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 5

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 5.0.1VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*11 sp1VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:*:-:*:*11 sp1VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:*:vmware:*:*11 sp1VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*11 sp1VulnerableSUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 5.0.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:*:-:*:* Versions 11 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:*:vmware:*:* Versions 11 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE

Remediation

Red Hat 2 advisories

  • RHSA-2012:0094 Released 2012-02-02 · Red Hat rating Important
    freetype security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux EUS (v. 5.6 server) freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_6.1, freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_6.1.i386, freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_6.1.ia64 +9
  • RHSA-2011:1455 Released 2011-11-16 · Red Hat rating Important
    freetype security update
    • RHEL Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2, freetype-demos-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2, freetype-demos-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2.i386 +2
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2, freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2.i386, freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2.ia64 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 freetype-2.1.9-21.el4, freetype-2.1.9-21.el4.i386, freetype-2.1.9-21.el4.ia64 +13
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2, freetype-2.2.1-28.el5_7.2.i386
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 freetype-2.1.9-21.el4, freetype-2.1.9-21.el4.i386, freetype-demos-2.1.9-21.el4 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 freetype-2.1.9-21.el4, freetype-2.1.9-21.el4.i386, freetype-2.1.9-21.el4.ia64 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) freetype-2.3.11-6.el6_1.8, freetype-2.3.11-6.el6_1.8.ppc, freetype-devel-2.3.11-6.el6_1.8 +1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) freetype-2.3.11-6.el6_1.8, freetype-demos-2.3.11-6.el6_1.8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 freetype-2.1.9-21.el4, freetype-2.1.9-21.el4.i386, freetype-2.1.9-21.el4.ia64 +9

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
RHEL Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux EUS (v. 5.6 server)Fixed RHSA-2012:0094
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2011:1455
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4Fixed RHSA-2011:1455

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2011-3439
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-g6wc-2mxr-5w42

References

Advisory 5

Sources

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