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CVE-2015-9290

UnknownEPSS 2.75%

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CVE-2015-9290 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In FreeType before 2.6.1, a buffer over-read occurs in type1/t1parse.c on function T1_Get_Private_Dict where there is no check that the new values of cur and limit are sensible before going to Again.. EPSS estimates a 2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In FreeType before 2.6.1, a buffer over-read occurs in type1/t1parse.c on function T1_Get_Private_Dict where there is no check that the new values of cur and limit are sensible before going to Again.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.75%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreetypeFreetype< 2.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9290?
In FreeType before 2.6.1, a buffer over-read occurs in type1/t1parse.c on function T1_Get_Private_Dict where there is no check that the new values of cur and limit are sensible before going to Again.
How severe is CVE-2015-9290?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-9290 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9290?
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