FreeType up to 2.13.3/2.14.1 HVAR/VVAR/MVAR tt_var_load_item_variation_store out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FreeType up to 2.13.3/2.14.1. The affected element is the function tt_var_load_item_variation_store of the component HVAR/VVAR/MVAR. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-23865. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeType up to 2.13.3/2.14.1. Affected is the function tt_var_load_item_variation_store of the component HVAR/VVAR/MVAR. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at facebook.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-23865 since 01/16/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 300295 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-23865), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.13.2, 2.13.3 or 2.14.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (300295), EUVD (EUVD-2026-9195) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0565). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Microsoft Azure Linux
  • Open Source FreeType

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 300295
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-23865

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: FreeType 2.13.2/2.13.3/2.14.2

Timelineinfo

01/16/2026 CVE reserved
03/02/2026 +45 days Advisory disclosed
03/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/05/2026 +64 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: facebook.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-23865 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23865
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348420
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0565 - FreeType: Schwachstelle ermöglicht nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2026 17:44
Updated: 05/05/2026 14:49
Changes: 03/02/2026 17:44 (65), 03/02/2026 19:04 (1), 03/03/2026 11:09 (2), 03/05/2026 13:23 (7), 05/05/2026 14:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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