type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not consider that scanning can be incomplete without triggering an error, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Type42 font.
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Advisories
Source | ID | Title |
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DLA-185-1 | freetype security update |
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DSA-3188-1 | freetype security update |
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EUVD-2014-9471 | type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not consider that scanning can be incomplete without triggering an error, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Type42 font. |
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USN-2510-1 | FreeType vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T13:55:02.921Z
Reserved: 2015-02-07T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-9661

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2015-02-08T11:59:23.587
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-9661


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