CVE-2014-2241: Input Validation
Published Mar 18, 2014
·Updated
The (1) cf2initLocalRegionBuffer and (2) cf2initGlobalRegionBuffer 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
FreeType Freetype<=2.5.2
FreeType Freetype=2.5
FreeType Freetype=2.5.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=13.10
Remediation
Event History
Mar 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2241?
CVE-2014-2241 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-2241?
To fix CVE-2014-2241, update FreeType to version 2.5.3 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2014-2241?
CVE-2014-2241 affects FreeType versions before 2.5.3, including 2.5.1 and 2.5.2.
4
Can CVE-2014-2241 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2241 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted TTF files.
5
What functions in FreeType are vulnerable in CVE-2014-2241?
CVE-2014-2241 involves a vulnerability in the cf2_initLocalRegionBuffer and cf2_initGlobalRegionBuffer functions.