Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-9672
Array index error in the parse_fond function in base/ftmac.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted FOND resource in a Mac font file.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2014-9672
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-9672
2.48%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 90 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-9672
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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4.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-9672
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-9672
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72986
FreeType Versions Prior to 2.5.4 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3188
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3188-1 freetypeThird Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134395/FreeType-2.5.3-Mac-FOND-Resource-Parsing-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-From-Stack.html
FreeType 2.5.3 Mac FOND Resource Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read From Stack ≈ Packet Storm
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
Oracle Solaris Third Party Bulletin - April 2015Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00091.html
openSUSE-SU-2015:0627-1: moderate: Security update for freetype2Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-05
FreeType: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201503-05) — Gentoo security
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2510-1
USN-2510-1: FreeType vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=18a8f0d9943369449bc4de92d411c78fb08d616c
freetype/freetype2.git - The FreeType 2 libraryPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0083.html
Mageia Advisory: MGASA-2015-0083 - Updated freetype2 packages fix security vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
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http://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=155
155 - FreeType 2.5.3 Mac FOND resource parsing out-of-bounds read from stack - project-zero - MonorailExploit
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2739-1
USN-2739-1: FreeType vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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