Vulnerability Description
The (1) cf2_initLocalRegionBuffer and (2) cf2_initGlobalRegionBuffer functions in cff/cf2ft.c in FreeType before 2.5.3 do not properly check if a subroutine exists, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure), as demonstrated by a crafted ttf file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.5.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=135c3faebb96fExploitPatch
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?41697
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57447
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/12/4
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2148-1
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=135c3faebb96fExploitPatch
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?41697
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57447
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/12/4
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2148-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2241?
CVE-2014-2241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The (1) cf2_initLocalRegionBuffer and (2) cf2_initGlobalRegionBuffer functions in cff/cf2ft.c in FreeType before 2.5.3 do not properly check if a subroutine exists, which allows remote attackers to ca...
How severe is CVE-2014-2241?
CVE-2014-2241 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2241?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.