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CVE-2025-27363

CISA KEV

Published May 6, 2025 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official 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.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
FreeTypeFreeType

Patch Status

Patch by 2025-05-27

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2025-27363.