CVE-2014-9671: Null Pointer Dereference
Off-by-one error in the pcfgetproperties function in pcf/pcfread.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted PCF file with a 0xffffffff size value that is improperly incremented.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9671?
CVE-2014-9671 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9671?
To fix CVE-2014-9671, upgrade to FreeType version 2.5.4 or later.
What specific systems are affected by CVE-2014-9671?
CVE-2014-9671 affects multiple versions of FreeType on various operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, and Oracle Solaris.
What type of error is associated with CVE-2014-9671?
CVE-2014-9671 involves an off-by-one error in the pcf_get_properties function.
Can CVE-2014-9671 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9671 can be exploited remotely via the processing of a specially crafted PCF file.