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CVE-2014-9674

UnknownEPSS 5.71%

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CVE-2014-9674 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with adding to length values without validating the original values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.. EPSS estimates a 5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with adding to length values without validating the original values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.71%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
OracleSolaris10.0
OracleSolaris11.2
FedoraprojectFedora20
FedoraprojectFedora21
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus7.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus6.6.z
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
FreetypeFreetype<= 2.5.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9674?
The Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with adding to length values without validating the original values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.
How severe is CVE-2014-9674?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9674 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9674?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST