FontForge GUtils BMP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary
FontForge GUtils BMP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Original description
The description as published by the source.
FontForge GUtils BMP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of FontForge. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of pixels within BMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27517.
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2025-15279 fontforge
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2025-15279 fontforge
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory zerodayinitiative.com