CVE-2014-9669: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9669: Multiple integer overflows in sfnt/ttcmap.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allow remote attackers to cause a deni...

Multiple integer overflows in sfnt/ttcmap.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted cmap SFNT table.

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

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CVE-2014-9669 is a FreeType font parsing flaw fixed before version 2.5.4. A maliciously crafted font table could crash software using vulnerable FreeType and may cause memory corruption. The main business risk is disruption in systems that process untrusted fonts or documents containing fonts. Exposure is most likely where legacy Linux distributions, appliances, containers, or applications still bundle FreeType before 2.5.4 and process attacker-supplied fonts, documents, PDFs, or web content that can trigger font parsing. Treat this as a legacy dependency hygiene issue with moderate urgency. Patch internet-facing or user-content-processing systems first, especially document conversion, desktop, browser-adjacent, and server rendering workflows. Mitigation focus: Update FreeType to version 2.5.4 or a vendor-patched package.; Apply relevant distribution advisories from Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, Gentoo, Fedora, or SUSE.; Inventory applications and containers that bundle their 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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