CVE-2007-3506 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2007-3506: The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving bitmap fonts, related to a "memory buffer overwrite bug."

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-3506 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

freetype→ fixed in2.3.4urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y freetype
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

freetype→ fixed in2.3.4urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y freetype
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

freetype→ fixed in2.3.4urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y freetype
```

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