PatchTheCVEfreetype vulnerabilities
Recent CVEs affecting freetype products. 3 tracked.
freetype has 3 tracked vulnerabilities, 0 critical and 1 exploited in the wild (CISA KEV). A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 2. Most recent: 2026-03-02. Highest priority: CVE-2025-27363 (score 93/100).
- CVE-2026-23865 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE An integer overflow in the tt_var_load_item_variation_store function of the Freetype library in versions 2.13.
- CVE-2025-27363 HIGH 8.1 EXPLOITED UPGRADE MITIGATE FreeType Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-23022 MEDIUM 4.0 DOWNGRADE FreeType 2.8.1 has a signed integer overflow in cf2_doFlex in cff/cf2intrp.c.
FAQ
How do I fix freetype vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is freetype being exploited right now?
Yes: 1 freetype CVE is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so patch it first.
Which freetype CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2025-27363 currently ranks highest (93/100): FreeType Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability.