Improper Input Validation Affecting freetype-demos package, versions <0:2.3.11-15.el6_6.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.22% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-FREETYPEDEMOS-2113303
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed24 Nov 2014

Introduced: 24 Nov 2014

CVE-2014-9673  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 freetype-demos to version 0:2.3.11-15.el6_6.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream freetype-demos package and not the freetype-demos package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

Integer signedness error in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.

CVSS Scores

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