Heap-based Buffer Overflow in FreeType Mac_Read_POST_Resource Function

CVE-2014-9673 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Integer signedness error in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.

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