CVE-2014-9673: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9673: Integer signedness error in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 a...

Integer signedness error in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9673 is a memory handling flaw in FreeType before 2.5.4. A malicious Mac font could crash software that parses it, and the CVE notes possible unspecified other impact. Business urgency depends on whether FreeType processes untrusted fonts in user-facing workflows. Exposure is most likely where FreeType before 2.5.4 is installed directly or bundled into applications, services, or operating system packages that parse externally supplied fonts or documents containing fonts. Treat this as a patch hygiene and exposure-reduction item. Prioritize internet-facing or user-upload paths that parse fonts, but do not escalate as actively exploited based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to 2.5.4 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant distribution advisories from Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu, SUSE, Mageia, Oracle, or Red Hat.; Reduce or sandbox parsing of untrusted font files where 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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GLSA-201503-05CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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