Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the cf2_hintmap_build function in cff/cf2hints.c in FreeType before 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of stem hints in a font file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?41697
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57291Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57447
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.5.3
- http://www.freetype.org/index.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66074
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029895
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2148-1
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?41697
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57291Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57447
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.5.3
- http://www.freetype.org/index.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66074
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029895
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2240?
CVE-2014-2240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the cf2_hintmap_build function in cff/cf2hints.c in FreeType before 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2014-2240?
CVE-2014-2240 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype.