How severe is CVE-2007-3506?

CVE-2007-3506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-3506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3506?

CVE-2007-3506 affects Freetype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3506?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-3506 published?

CVE-2007-3506 was published on 2007-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3506

CVE-2007-3506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freetype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freetype
Published: 2007-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving bitmap fonts, related to a "memory buffer overwrite bug."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3506?: The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving bitmap fonts, related to a "memory buffer overwrite bug."
How severe is CVE-2007-3506?: CVE-2007-3506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3506?: CVE-2007-3506 affects Freetype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3506 published?: CVE-2007-3506 was published on 2007-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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