https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/179: CVE-2025-27363: FontForge affected by FeType heap-buffer-overflow; upstam maintainer declines under Community-guidelines #D1

Published Apr 19, 2026
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
FontForge FontForge

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27363?

CVE-2025-27363 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on application stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27363?

To fix CVE-2025-27363, update to the latest version of FontForge as patches may be included in subsequent releases.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27363?

CVE-2025-27363 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the FeType processing in FontForge.

4

Is CVE-2025-27363 being actively addressed by FontForge maintainers?

Yes, the FontForge maintainers have acknowledged the issue but have closed it under community guidelines without further action.

5

What versions of FontForge are affected by CVE-2025-27363?

CVE-2025-27363 affects specific versions of FontForge, but exact version numbers are not currently specified.

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