CVE-2012-5669: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5669: The _bdf_parse_glyphs function in FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a deni...

The _bdf_parse_glyphs function in FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to BDF fonts and an incorrect calculation that triggers an out-of-bounds read.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-5669 is a FreeType font-parsing flaw fixed before version 2.4.11. If software processes attacker-controlled BDF fonts, the bug can crash the process and may allow code execution. Business urgency depends on whether exposed systems accept or preview untrusted fonts. Exposure is most likely in systems, desktop components, document converters, web services, or appliances using FreeType before 2.4.11 to parse untrusted BDF fonts. The bundle names Linux vendor advisories but does not enumerate all affected downstream products. Prioritize remediation where FreeType processes user-supplied fonts or documents. For fully internal systems without untrusted font handling, treat as routine dependency hygiene. Because code execution is only listed as possible, validate exposure before emergency escalation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to version 2.4.11 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant distribution advisories, including Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE, or Slackware updates.; Restrict processing of untrusted BDF fonts until affected systems are updated..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 24, 2013, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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