Disclosure summary
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.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-125
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2026-Mar
Open original source · Updated Mar 31, 2026
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.
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 5.3
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | azl3 freetype 2.13.2-1 on Azure Linux 3.0 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | cbl2 freetype 2.13.1-2 on CBL Mariner 2.0 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | cbl2 freetype 2.13.1-1 on CBL Mariner 2.0 | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | azl3 freetype 2.13.2-2 on Azure Linux 3.0 | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- CBL-Mariner Releases · build 2.13.2-2 · product IDs 20954-17084, 21098-17084
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 20954-17084, 21098-17084
- CBL-Mariner Releases · build 2.13.1-2 · product IDs 21099-17086, 19394-17086
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 21099-17086, 19394-17086
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-03-03T20:09:54-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-03-31T10:39:37-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:45:09-04:00