CVE-2014-9674

freetype: multiple integer overflows Mac_Read_POST_Resource() leading to heap-based buffer overflows

Published Feb 8, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-185-1 freetype security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3461-1 freetype security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9484 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2510-1 FreeType vulnerabilities
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