CVE-2026-23865
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CVE-2026-23865 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow in the tt_var_load_item_variation_store function of the Freetype library in versions 2.13.2 and 2.13.3 may allow for an out of bounds read operation when parsing HVAR/VVAR/MVAR tables in OpenType variable fonts. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An integer overflow in the tt_var_load_item_variation_store function of the Freetype library in versions 2.13.2 and 2.13.3 may allow for an out of bounds read operation when parsing HVAR/VVAR/MVAR tables in OpenType variable fonts. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | >= 2.13.2, <= 2.13.3 |
| Freetype | Freetype | >= 2.14.0, <= 2.14.1 |
References
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2026-23865Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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