CVE-2026-23865: Announcing FeType 2.14.2, fixes CVE-2026-23865

Published Mar 2, 2026
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Updated

An integer overflow in the ttvarloaditemvariationstore function of the Freetype library in versions 2.13.2 and 2.13.3 may allow for an out of bounds read operation when parsing HVAR/VVAR/MVAR tables in OpenType variable fonts. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.2.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
FreeType FreeType>=2.13.2<=2.13.3
Microsoft azl3 freetype 2.13.2-1
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 freetype 2.13.1-1
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 freetype 2.13.2-2
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 freetype 2.13.1-2
Patch available
FreeType FreeType>=2.13.2<=2.13.3
FreeType FreeType>=2.14.0<=2.14.1
debian/freetype
2.10.4+dfsg-1+deb11u12.10.4+dfsg-1+deb11u22.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u42.13.3+dfsg-1+deb13u12.14.3+dfsg-1
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/freetype to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.4+dfsg-1+deb11u1Fixed in 2.10.4+dfsg-1+deb11u2Fixed in 2.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u4Fixed in 2.13.3+dfsg-1+deb13u1Fixed in 2.14.3+dfsg-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Freetype library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.14.2

Event History

Mar 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 4, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:09 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:09 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·09:09 AM
Affected Software
May 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:17 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·05:17 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23865?

The severity of CVE-2026-23865 is considered high due to the potential for out of bounds read operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23865?

To fix CVE-2026-23865, you should upgrade to FreeType version 2.14.2 or later.

3

Which versions of FreeType are affected by CVE-2026-23865?

FreeType versions 2.13.2 and 2.13.3 are affected by CVE-2026-23865.

4

What causes CVE-2026-23865?

CVE-2026-23865 is caused by an integer overflow in the tt_var_load_item_variation_store function when parsing OpenType variable fonts.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-23865 have on systems?

CVE-2026-23865 may lead to out of bounds read operations, potentially allowing attackers to read sensitive data.

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