CVE-2026-23865
Description
A flaw was found in Freetype. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing specially crafted OpenType variable fonts. A local attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a malicious font file, which may lead to an out-of-bounds read and potential information disclosure or denial of service.
Statement
This is a MODERATE impact vulnerability. An integer overflow in the Freetype library can lead to an out-of-bounds read when processing specially crafted OpenType variable fonts. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious font file.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.3 | N/A | 5.3 |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | Low | N/A | Low |
| Integrity Impact | Low | N/A | Low |
| Availability Impact | Low | N/A | Low |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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