CVE-2017-11569

Name: CVE-2017-11569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-23T22:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11569 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in readttfcopyrights (parsettf.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in readttfcopyrights (parsettf.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fontforge	Fontforge	20161012

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3958
https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/issues/3093Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3958
https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/issues/3093Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11569?

FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in readttfcopyrights (parsettf.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.

How severe is CVE-2017-11569?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11569 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11569?

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