https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/147: CVE-2025-27363: FontForge affected by FeType heap-buffer-overflow; upstam maintainer declines under Community-guidelines #D1

Published Apr 16, 2026
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Updated

Affected Software

2 affected components
FreeType FreeType<=2.13.2
FontForge FontForge

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27363?

CVE-2025-27363 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for a heap-buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27363?

To fix CVE-2025-27363, update FreeType to version 2.13.3 or later which addresses the heap-buffer-overflow issue.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-27363?

CVE-2025-27363 affects FreeType versions up to 2.13.2 and may also impact applications that rely on FreeType, such as FontForge.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27363?

CVE-2025-27363 is classified as a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-27363?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-27363 could lead to arbitrary code execution or crashing of the affected application.

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