CVE-2008-1808 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-1808: Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-1808 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

freetype→ fixed in2.3.6-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y freetype

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

freetype→ fixed in2.3.6-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y freetype

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

freetype→ fixed in2.3.6-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y freetype

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