CVE-2014-0209: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-0209: Multiple integer overflows in the (1) FontFileAddEntry and (2) lexAlias functions in X.Org libXfont before...

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) FontFileAddEntry and (2) lexAlias functions in X.Org libXfont before 1.4.8 and 1.4.9x before 1.4.99.901 might allow local users to gain privileges by adding a directory with a large fonts.dir or fonts.alias file to the font path, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to metadata.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 09:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old X.Org libXfont flaw where specially large font metadata can corrupt memory. The sources describe possible local privilege gain, not remote compromise. Business urgency depends on whether any supported systems still ship vulnerable libXfont versions or legacy products covered by the vendor advisories. Likely exposure is legacy Unix/Linux or vendor products that bundled vulnerable X.Org libXfont versions. The bundle lists several vendor advisories, but does not provide complete affected product details. Exposure appears local-user dependent rather than internet-facing. Handle through legacy vulnerability management. It is not evidenced as actively exploited here, but local privilege escalation can matter on shared servers, jump hosts, workstations, and old appliances. Patch confirmed vulnerable assets during the next maintenance cycle, sooner for multi-user systems. Mitigation focus: Update X.Org libXfont to vendor-fixed packages or at least 1.4.8.; For 1.4.9x branches, use a release at or after 1.4.99.901.; Review applicable OS or product vendor advisories before assuming coverage..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 15, 2014, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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