RHSA-2025:3382: Important: freetype security update
First published: Mon Mar 31 2025(Updated: )
FreeType is a free, high-quality, portable font engine that can open and manage font files. FreeType loads, hints, and renders individual glyphs efficiently.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> freetype: OOB write when attempting to parse font subglyph structures related to TrueType GX and variable font files (CVE-2025-27363)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/freetype | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-debuginfo | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-debuginfo | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-debugsource | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-debugsource | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-demos-debuginfo | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-demos-debuginfo | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-devel | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-devel | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-debuginfo | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-debugsource | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-demos-debuginfo | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| redhat/freetype-devel | <2.9.1-7.el8_4 | 2.9.1-7.el8_4 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Solutions | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2025:3382?
The severity of RHSA-2025:3382 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2025:3382?
To fix RHSA-2025:3382, you should update the FreeType package to version 2.9.1-7.el8_4 or later.
What is the main vulnerability in RHSA-2025:3382?
The main vulnerability in RHSA-2025:3382 is an out-of-bounds write when parsing font subglyph structures related to TrueType GX.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2025:3382?
Affected software packages include freetype, freetype-debuginfo, freetype-devel, and various architecture-specific versions.
Is it safe to continue using FreeType without updating for RHSA-2025:3382?
It is not safe to continue using FreeType without updating, as it may expose your system to exploit risks associated with the vulnerability.
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