CVE-2020-25690

fontforge: SFD_GetFontMetaData() insufficient CVE-2020-5395 backport

Published Feb 23, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in FontForge in versions before 20200314 while parsing SFD files containing certain LayerCount tokens. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the memory allocated on the heap, causing the application to crash or execute arbitrary code. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-18351 An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in FontForge in versions before 20200314 while parsing SFD files containing certain LayerCount tokens. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the memory allocated on the heap, causing the application to crash or execute arbitrary code. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 3:40 PM
Reserved
Sep 16, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 23, 2021, 4:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:07 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 21, 2020, 12:00 AM