CVE-2014-9746: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9746: The (1) t1_parse_font_matrix function in type1/t1load.c, (2) cid_parse_font_matrix function in cid/cidload....

The (1) t1_parse_font_matrix function in type1/t1load.c, (2) cid_parse_font_matrix function in cid/cidload.c, (3) t42_parse_font_matrix function in type42/t42parse.c, and (4) ps_parser_load_field function in psaux/psobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 do not check return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted font.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9746 is a FreeType font-parsing flaw. A specially crafted font can crash software that uses vulnerable FreeType versions, creating denial-of-service risk where untrusted fonts are processed. Sources do not prove code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in applications, operating systems, or appliances using FreeType before 2.5.4 to parse untrusted fonts, documents, images, or web content. Downstream exposure should be confirmed through vendor advisories and package inventories. Treat this as a patching and dependency hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize systems that automatically process external files or web content because crashes there can affect service availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FreeType to 2.5.4 or a vendor-supported package containing the fix.; Apply relevant operating system or product advisories, such as Debian or vendor CPU updates.; Reduce processing of untrusted fonts where immediate patching is not possible..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 7, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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