CVE-2014-9747

Name: CVE-2014-9747
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-07T14:06:03.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9747 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.02%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freetype	Freetype	<= 2.5.3
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9747?

How severe is CVE-2014-9747?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9747 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9747?

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Source: NVD / NIST