CVE-2014-9745
First published: Mon Sep 14 2015(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeType | <=2.5.2 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=df14e6c0b9592cbb24d5381dfc6106b14f915e75
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9745?
CVE-2014-9745 has a high severity rating due to its potential for denial of service through an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9745?
To fix CVE-2014-9745, update FreeType to version 2.5.3 or higher.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-9745?
CVE-2014-9745 affects FreeType versions prior to 2.5.3 and several specific distributions of Debian and Ubuntu Linux.
Can CVE-2014-9745 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9745 can be exploited remotely via a malformed Postscript stream.
What type of attack is CVE-2014-9745 associated with?
CVE-2014-9745 is associated with denial of service attacks caused by an infinite loop.
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