Off-by-one Error Affecting freetype package, versions <0:2.4.11-10.el7_1.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.47% (88th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-FREETYPE-2045771
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed24 Nov 2014

Introduced: 24 Nov 2014

CVE-2014-9657  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-193  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (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 tt_face_load_hdmx function in truetype/ttpload.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not establish a minimum record size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TrueType font.

CVSS Scores

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