CVE-2014-9747

Description

The t42_parse_encoding function in type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not properly update the current position for immediates-only mode, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Type42 font.

Patch Available

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Score

7.5

Severity

High

Ecosystem

RPM

Publish Date

June 7, 2016

Modified Date

April 9, 2026

Score Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Versions