CVE-2014-9663
EPSS 5.1%
Description
The tt_cmap4_validate function in sfnt/ttcmap.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 validates a certain length field before that field's value is completely calculated, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted cmap SFNT table.
How to fix CVE-2014-9663
To remediate CVE-2014-9663, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/freetype—upgrade to 2.5.2-3 or later
Is CVE-2014-9663 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 5.1%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2.5.2-3