Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in FreeType 2.14.3 and versions before commit 5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb49a71 in src/truetype/ttgxvar.c, in the TT_Get_Var_Design implementation used by FT_Get_Var_Design_Coordinates
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/junius-sec/6dd0fb25b643f89914083a38e5e57ace
- https://github.com/freetype/freetype/commit/5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb4
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/freetype/freetype/-/commit/5a280ecde6f324de0d2262
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/freetype/freetype/-/issues/1436
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/freetype/freetype/-/work_items/1436
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-50811?
CVE-2026-50811 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in FreeType 2.14.3 and versions before commit 5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb49a71 in src/truetype/ttgxvar.c, in the TT_Get_Var_Design implementation use...
How severe is CVE-2026-50811?
CVE-2026-50811 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-50811?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.