CVE-2025-27363 — FreeType Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
CVE-2025-27363: FreeType Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | FreeType |
| Product | FreeType |
| Date added | 2025-05-06 |
| Due date | 2025-05-27 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
FreeType contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability when attempting to parse font subglyph structures related to TrueType GX and variable font files that may allow for arbitrary code execution.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-05-01 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27363
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27363
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog