CVE-2014-9747

freetype: Use of uninitialized memory

Published Jun 7, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The t42_parse_encoding function in type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not properly update the current position for immediates-only mode, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Type42 font.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-319-1 freetype security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3370-1 freetype security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9553 The t42_parse_encoding function in type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not properly update the current position for immediates-only mode, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Type42 font.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:55 PM
Reserved
Sep 25, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 7, 2016, 2:06 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 22, 2014, 12:00 AM