What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-9657?

CVE-2014-9657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-9657?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-9657. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-9657?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-9657. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Opensuse CVE-2014-9657

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2015-02-08 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Information Disclosure Buffer Overflow Opensuse Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus Enterprise Linux Server Enterprise Linux Server Eus Enterprise Linux Workstation Solaris Fedora Freetype Debian Linux Ubuntu Linux

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 08, 2015 - 11:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The tt_face_load_hdmx function in truetype/ttpload.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not establish a minimum record size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TrueType font.

AnalysisAI

The tt_face_load_hdmx function in truetype/ttpload.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not establish a minimum record size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. The tt_face_load_hdmx function in truetype/ttpload.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not establish a minimum record size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TrueType font. Affected products include: Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server. Version information: before 2.5.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.