Integer Overflow and Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in FreeType's Mac_Read_POST_Resource Function

CVE-2014-9674 · HIGH Severity

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

The Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 proceeds with adding to length values without validating the original values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mac font.

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