CVE-2025-27363

Product

FreeType / FreeType

Vulnerability

FreeType Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Added to KEV

May 6, 2025

Remediate by

May 27, 2025

Known ransomware use

No

Summary 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

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