CVE-2026-23865
freetype: Information disclosure or denial of service via specially crafted font files
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 3, 2026
Updated · October 9, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Freetype. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing specially crafted OpenType variable fonts. A local attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a malicious font file, which may lead to an out-of-bounds read and potential information disclosure or denial of service.
Statement
This is a MODERATE impact vulnerability. An integer overflow in the Freetype library can lead to an out-of-bounds read when processing specially crafted OpenType variable fonts. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious font file.
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 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read