CVE-2012-1144: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1144: FreeType before 2.4.9, as used in Mozilla Firefox Mobile before 10.0.4 and other products, allows remote at...

FreeType before 2.4.9, as used in Mozilla Firefox Mobile before 10.0.4 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid heap write operation and memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older FreeType font-rendering memory corruption flaw. A crafted TrueType font could crash software that processes it, and the CVE says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Business concern is highest where legacy browsers, mobile clients, operating systems, or applications still ship FreeType before 2.4.9. Systems with FreeType before 2.4.9, including products bundling it such as Firefox Mobile before 10.0.4. The source bundle cites multiple vendor advisories, suggesting broader package exposure, but exact affected versions beyond the CVE text are not fully enumerated here. Prioritize remediation where legacy systems process externally supplied fonts, web content, documents, or mobile content. The vulnerability is old, but memory corruption in a shared rendering library can remain business-relevant in unmanaged or embedded software. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to 2.4.9 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Update Firefox Mobile to 10.0.4 or later if present.; Apply relevant OS vendor security updates listed in the source bundle..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 25, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=733512CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=800607CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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