Summary
It was discovered that FreeType incorrectly handled certain memory
operations when parsing font subglyph structures. A remote attacker could
use this issue to cause FreeType to crash, resulting in a denial of
service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · 20.04 LTS 20.04:LTS | freetype | 2.10.1-2ubuntu0.4 |
| Ubuntu · 22.04 LTS 22.04:LTS | freetype | 2.11.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.3 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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High 8.1
An out of bounds write exists in FreeType versions 2.13.0 and below (newer versions of FreeType are not vulnerable) whe…
KEV May 6, 2025
References
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report
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-27363