Denial of Service Vulnerability in FreeType Software
CVE-2014-9747

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Freetype

Status
Freetype
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2016

What is CVE-2014-9747?

The t42_parse_encoding function in FreeType versions prior to 2.5.4 exhibits a flaw in the handling of immediates-only mode. This weakness can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger an infinite loop, resulting in a denial of service. The vulnerability is specifically related to the processing of Type42 fonts, making it a potential target for attackers seeking to disrupt services or systems utilizing this software. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to upgrade to patched versions of the FreeType software.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/11/4
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http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/t...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/25/4
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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