CVE-2014-9668

freetype: integer overflow in woff_open_font() leading to heap-based buffer overflow

Published Feb 8, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The woff_open_font function in sfnt/sfobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with offset+length calculations without restricting length 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 Web Open Font Format (WOFF) file.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9478 The woff_open_font function in sfnt/sfobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with offset+length calculations without restricting length 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 Web Open Font Format (WOFF) file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2510-1 FreeType vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:55 PM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 8, 2015, 11:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 24, 2014, 12:00 AM