Out-of-bounds Read Affecting freetype package, versions <2.5.2-1ubuntu2.4


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.64% (88th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1404-FREETYPE-380113
  • published8 Feb 2015
  • disclosed8 Feb 2015

Introduced: 8 Feb 2015

CVE-2014-9657  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:14.04 freetype to version 2.5.2-1ubuntu2.4 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 Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:14.04 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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