Heap-based Buffer Overflow in FontForge GUtils SGI File Parsing
CVE-2025-15277

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fontforge

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-15277?

A vulnerability exists in FontForge's GUtils SGI file parsing that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow. This flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data lengths before copying data to a heap buffer, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The exploitation requires user interaction, typically by visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file. Organizations using FontForge should take immediate precautions to secure their installations against this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

FontForge 88de9b7dc76fbdef9069b7664ecc280f1c15ba2f

References

CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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