AUGUST 4, 2026
Live Feed
Back to database
Case File

CVE-2014-9747

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 3.02%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-06-07 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2014-9747
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
3.02%

Original NVD Description

The t42_parse_encoding function in type42/t42parse.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 does not properly update the current position for immediates-only mode, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Type42 font.