How severe is CVE-2007-2754?

CVE-2007-2754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2754?

CVE-2007-2754 affects Freetype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2754?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2754 published?

CVE-2007-2754 was published on 2007-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2754

CVE-2007-2754 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freetype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freetype
Published: 2007-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in truetype/ttgload.c in Freetype 2.3.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TTF image with a negative n_points value, which leads to an integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2754?: Integer signedness error in truetype/ttgload.c in Freetype 2.3.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TTF image with a negative n_points value, which leads to an integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2007-2754?: CVE-2007-2754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2754?: CVE-2007-2754 affects Freetype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2754?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2754 published?: CVE-2007-2754 was published on 2007-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freetype:freetype:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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