ELA-304-1 freetype security update

heap-based buffer overflow

2020-10-26
Packagefreetype
Version2.5.2-3+deb8u5
Related CVEs CVE-2020-15999


Sergei Glazunov discovered a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the handling of embedded PNG bitmaps in FreeType. Opening malformed fonts may result in denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.



For Debian 8 jessie, these problems have been fixed in version 2.5.2-3+deb8u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your freetype packages.

Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found in the dedicated section of our website.