CVE-2014-9661: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9661: type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not consider that scanning can be incomplete without trigge...

type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not consider that scanning can be incomplete without triggering an error, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Type42 font.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9661 is a FreeType font-parsing flaw affecting versions before 2.5.4. A crafted Type42 font could crash software that processes it, and the source bundle says other unspecified impact may be possible. This matters where servers, desktops, or applications automatically render untrusted fonts or documents. Exposure is most likely in systems using FreeType before 2.5.4, including OS packages or bundled libraries inside document, image, browser, or font-rendering workflows that may process untrusted Type42 fonts. Prioritize remediation on internet-facing or automated document-processing systems first. For standard managed endpoints, handle through routine OS and application patching unless local exposure to untrusted documents is high. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to 2.5.4 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply applicable Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE, Fedora, or Mageia advisories.; Check applications that bundle their own FreeType copies..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 8, 2015, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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