CVE-2014-2240 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the FreeType library, specifically within the cf2_hintmap_build function in cff/cf2hints.c, affecting versions prior to 2.5.3. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code by crafting a font file with an excessive number of stem hints. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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