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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-319-1 | freetype security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3370-1 | freetype security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2014-9553 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: canonical
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T13:55:04.545Z
Reserved: 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2014-9747
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-06-07T14:06:03.073
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2014-9747
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD