CVE-2015-3905
CVE-2015-3905 is a high-severity vulnerability in T1utils Project T1utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: T1utils Project T1utils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the set_cs_start function in t1disasm.c in t1utils before 1.39 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-3905?
- Buffer overflow in the set_cs_start function in t1disasm.c in t1utils before 1.39 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.
- How severe is CVE-2015-3905?
- CVE-2015-3905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-3905 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-3905?
- CVE-2015-3905 primarily affects T1utils Project T1utils. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-3905?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-3905 published?
- CVE-2015-3905 was published on 2015-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2627-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/13/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/22/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74674
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=779274
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1218365
- https://github.com/kohler/t1utils/blob/master/NEWS
- https://github.com/kohler/t1utils/commit/6b9d1aafcb61a3663c883663eb19ccdbfcde8d33
- https://github.com/kohler/t1utils/issues/4
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-10
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:t1utils_project:t1utils:1.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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