CVE-2014-9665: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9665: The Load_SBit_Png function in sfnt/pngshim.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not restrict the rows and pitch...

The Load_SBit_Png function in sfnt/pngshim.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not restrict the rows and pitch values of PNG data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact by embedding a PNG file in a .ttf font file.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

FreeType versions before 2.5.4 can mishandle PNG data embedded inside TrueType fonts. A malicious font file could crash software that processes it and may cause broader memory corruption. Business urgency is mainly around systems or applications that accept untrusted fonts. Exposure is most likely where FreeType before 2.5.4 is installed and processes untrusted or externally supplied TrueType fonts. Distribution advisories indicate affected packages existed across Gentoo, Ubuntu, Fedora, and openSUSE ecosystems. Prioritize patching where font parsing is exposed to users, uploads, email attachments, document rendering, or web content. Lower urgency is reasonable for isolated systems that never process untrusted fonts. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to 2.5.4 or a vendor-fixed package version.; Apply relevant distribution advisories for affected Gentoo, Ubuntu, Fedora, or openSUSE systems.; Limit processing of untrusted font files until affected systems are patched..

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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