An integer overflow in the tt_var_load_item_variation_store 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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 4
https://gitlab.com/freetype/freetype/-/commit/fc85a255849229c024c8e65f536fe1875…
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https://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.14.2/
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https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2026-23865
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/03/8
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