Improper resource allocation - Buffer overflow In freetype

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the cf2_hintmap_build function in cff/cf2hints.c in FreeType before 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of stem hints in a font file.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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