CVE-2014-9747

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductFreetype
PublishedJun 7, 2016
First seenJun 7, 2016

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
freetype freetypev ≤ 2.5.3—
debian debian_linux7.0, 8.0—

Check your version

Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.

In the Intelligence 360 plan

Attack Surface Management

See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.