CVE-2014-9671: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9671: Off-by-one error in the pcf_get_properties function in pcf/pcfread.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote...

Off-by-one error in the pcf_get_properties function in pcf/pcfread.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted PCF file with a 0xffffffff size value that is improperly incremented.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9671 is a FreeType font-processing flaw that can crash an affected application when it opens a specially crafted PCF font file. The business impact is availability, not proven data theft or code execution, based on the provided sources. Exposure is likely where FreeType before 2.5.4 is present and applications process PCF font files, especially untrusted user-supplied fonts. Linux distributions and products that bundled vulnerable FreeType packages may be affected according to the advisory references. Treat as routine but necessary patching for availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or automated file-processing systems that parse fonts from untrusted sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to 2.5.4 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant OS distribution security updates listed in vendor advisories.; Restrict untrusted PCF font handling where operationally feasible..

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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