Description
ftbench.c in FreeType Demo Programs through 2.12.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | freetype | 2.12.1+dfsg-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | freetype | 2.12.1+dfsg-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | freetype | 2.12.1+dfsg-3 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | freetype | 2.11.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 | USN-5528-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | freetype | 2.10.1-2ubuntu0.2 | USN-5528-1 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | freetype | 2.8.1-2ubuntu2.2 | USN-5528-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-5528-1 freetype vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026