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CVE-2014-9747

7.5 · HIGH

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…

Published Jun 7, 2016CWE-399EPSS 3.02%

Overview

CVE-2014-9747 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/tree/src/type42/t42parse.c?id=8b281f83e8516535756f92dbf90940ac44bd45e1Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3370Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/11/4Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/25/4Refsavannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?41309Refgit.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/tree/src/type42/t42parse.c?id=8b281f83e8516535756f92dbf90940ac44bd45e1Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3370Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/11/4Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/25/4Refsavannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?41309

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9747?

CVE-2014-9747 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9747?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9747?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-9747?

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