CVE-2010-3053: bdf/bdflib.c in FreeType before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application cra...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-3053 is a FreeType font parsing crash issue. A crafted BDF font file could make an application using affected FreeType code crash. The source bundle describes denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency is highest where untrusted fonts can be opened, previewed, rendered, or indexed. Exposure is most likely in systems, desktop applications, document workflows, web services, or indexing pipelines that use FreeType before 2.4.2 and process untrusted BDF fonts. The source bundle names FreeType and vendor advisories, but does not provide a complete affected product inventory. Prioritize remediation where public-facing or automated workflows process user-supplied fonts or documents. For normal managed endpoints already receiving vendor updates, urgency is lower but should still be tracked because font parsing bugs can affect many applications indirectly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to 2.4.2 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Apply relevant Apple, Ubuntu, SUSE, or distribution security updates where applicable.; Restrict processing of untrusted BDF font files where upgrades are delayed..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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