CVE-2017-11573 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer over-read in FontForge allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted OTF file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-11573?
CVE-2017-11573 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a buffer over-read in ValidatePostScriptFontName (parsettf.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11573?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fontforge Fontforge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11573?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-11573 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11573 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2019-15785 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2025-15269 FontForge SFD File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-15270 FontForge SFD File Parsing Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-15271 FontForge SFD File Parsing Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-15272 FontForge SFD File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-11573, GHSA-95mx-vpjp-57vh, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-11573.