CVE-2025-27363—FreeType Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

FreeType Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

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.

Additional 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

Related News Articles

• Actively exploited FreeType flaw fixed in Android (CVE-2025-27363)May 7, 2025

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-787