CVE-2009-1194: Integer overflow in the pango_glyph_string_set_size function in pango/glyphstring.c in Pango before 1.24 al...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-1194 is an old Pango text-rendering flaw. A very long glyph string can make vulnerable applications crash and may allow code execution. The clearest business concern is legacy Linux or Unix systems still running Pango before 1.24, especially where users open or render untrusted documents, web pages, or text. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems with Pango before 1.24 or vendor packages predating 2009 security fixes. Risk depends on whether applications render attacker-controlled text, documents, or browser content through Pango. Prioritize remediation if any supported or legacy business systems still use vulnerable Pango packages. For modern patched environments, this is mainly a legacy exposure check rather than an emergency response item. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Pango to 1.24 or later where applicable.; Apply vendor security updates from Debian, Red Hat, SUSE, or the relevant distribution.; Prioritize systems that render untrusted documents, web pages, or user-supplied text..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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