Integer Overflow or Wraparound Affecting freetype package, versions <0:2.4.11-10.el7_1.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.4% (91st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-FREETYPE-2043629
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed8 Feb 2015

Introduced: 8 Feb 2015

CVE-2014-9674  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-190  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 freetype to version 0:2.4.11-10.el7_1.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream freetype package and not the freetype package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with adding to length values without validating the original values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.

CVSS Scores

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