Vulnerability Description
The parse_encoding function in type1/t1load.c in FreeType before 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a "broken number-with-base" in a Postscript stream, as demonstrated by 8#garbage.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.5.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=df14e6c0b9592
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00017.html
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?41590
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3370
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76727
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033536
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2739-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/freetype/+bug/1492124
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=459050
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=df14e6c0b9592
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00017.html
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?41590
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3370
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76727
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033536
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9745?
CVE-2014-9745 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The parse_encoding function in type1/t1load.c in FreeType before 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a "broken number-with-base" in a Postscript stream, as d...
How severe is CVE-2014-9745?
CVE-2014-9745 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9745?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.