Use-After-Free Vulnerability in FontForge Affects Code Execution
CVE-2025-15269

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fontforge

Status
Fontforge
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-15269?

A vulnerability found in FontForge's SFD file parsing can lead to remote code execution. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability by persuading users to visit a malicious webpage or open a manipulated SFD file. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of object existence before executing operations, enabling the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Ensure your installations are updated to mitigate the risks associated with this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

FontForge aca4f524c6cb14cdc7bc4cd493492a33f5154797

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1195/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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