Advisory Published

RHSA-2025:3384: 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/freetype<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-debugsource<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-debugsource<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-demos-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-demos-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-devel<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-devel<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-debugsource<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-demos-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype-devel<2.10.4-10.el9_2
2.10.4-10.el9_2
redhat/freetype<2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
redhat/freetype-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
redhat/freetype-debugsource<2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
redhat/freetype-demos-debuginfo<2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
redhat/freetype-devel<2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
2.10.4-10.el9_2.aa
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for IBM z Systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2025:3384?

    The severity of RHSA-2025:3384 is classified as important due to potential risks associated with an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in FreeType.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2025:3384?

    To fix RHSA-2025:3384, you should update the FreeType package to version 2.10.4-10.el9_2 or later.

  • What products are affected by RHSA-2025:3384?

    Affected products include various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux across different architectures such as x86_64, ARM 64, and Power LE.

  • What is the vulnerability in RHSA-2025:3384 related to FreeType?

    The vulnerability in RHSA-2025:3384 is an out-of-bounds write that occurs when parsing font subglyph structures related to TrueType GX.

  • When was RHSA-2025:3384 issued?

    RHSA-2025:3384 was issued as a security advisory to address vulnerabilities in FreeType with the aim to enhance system security.

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