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.
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Source | ID | Title |
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DLA-319-1 | freetype security update |
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DSA-3370-1 | freetype security update |
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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. |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: canonical
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T13:55:04.545Z
Reserved: 2015-09-25T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-9747

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2016-06-07T14:06:03.073
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-9747


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