CVE-2026-50811: Medium severity FreeType FreeType vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2026
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in FreeType 2.14.3 and versions before commit 5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb49a71 in src/truetype/ttgxvar.c, in the TTGetVarDesign implementation used by FTGetVarDesignCoordinates

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeType FreeType>2.14.3<=5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb49a71

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FreeType to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.14.3Patch commit 5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb49a71

Event History

Jul 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-50811?

CVE-2026-50811 may lead to information disclosure due to an out-of-bounds read in FreeType.

2

Which versions of FreeType are affected by CVE-2026-50811?

CVE-2026-50811 affects FreeType versions before commit 5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb49a71, specifically prior to 2.14.3.

3

How can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2026-50811?

To mitigate CVE-2026-50811, upgrade to FreeType version 2.14.3 or later that includes the fix.

4

What is the severity level of CVE-2026-50811?

CVE-2026-50811 has a medium severity level rating of 6.5 on the CVSS scale.

5

Where can I find the details or fix for CVE-2026-50811?

The details and fix for CVE-2026-50811 can be found in the FreeType Git commit 5a280ecde6f324de0d226261036e736e0cb49a71.

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