CVE-2026-49919

freetype: Integer overflow in FreeType tt_face_colr_blend_layer() leads to heap buffer overflow during COLR font rendering

Published Sep 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In tt_face_colr_blend_layer of ttcolr.c, there is a possible remote code execution due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Remediation

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Title freetype: Integer overflow in FreeType tt_face_colr_blend_layer() leads to heap buffer overflow during COLR font rendering
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Android tt_face_colr_blend_layer Integer Overflow Enables Remote Code Execution
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Title Android tt_face_colr_blend_layer Integer Overflow Enables Remote Code Execution
Weaknesses CWE-190
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Description In tt_face_colr_blend_layer of ttcolr.c, there is a possible remote code execution due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Sep 10, 2026, 1:32 PM
Reserved
Jun 2, 2026, 2:43 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 8, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 24, 2026, 3:47 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 2, 2026, 1:39 PM