CVE-2014-9668: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9668: The woff_open_font function in sfnt/sfobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with offset+length calculati...

The woff_open_font function in sfnt/sfobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with offset+length calculations without restricting length values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Web Open Font Format (WOFF) file.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9668 is a FreeType flaw in handling WOFF font files before 2.5.4. A malicious font could crash software using the library and may have other unspecified effects. The public record does not provide CVSS, KEV listing, or confirmed exploitation, so urgency depends on whether systems process untrusted fonts. Exposure is most likely where FreeType before 2.5.4 is present directly or bundled in software that parses WOFF files from users, web content, documents, or other untrusted sources. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for systems that render untrusted fonts. It is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but remote file parsing plus memory corruption justifies prompt patch verification in exposed workflows. Mitigation focus: Update FreeType to 2.5.4 or later where vendor-supported.; Apply relevant distribution advisories from Gentoo, Ubuntu, openSUSE, or Fedora.; Inventory software that bundles its own FreeType copy..

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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GLSA-201503-05CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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