CVE-2014-9656
freetype: integer underflow in the tt_sbit_decoder_load_image()
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 2.0
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Published · November 24, 2014
Updated · June 27, 2026
Description
The tt_sbit_decoder_load_image function in sfnt/ttsbit.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not properly check for an integer overflow, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted OpenType font.
Statement
This issue did not affect the versions of freetype as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6, and 7.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 2.0 · 4.3AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound