Gentoo: FontForge Standard Uncontrolled Code Execution GLSA-202509-04
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August 6, 2025
A vulnerability has been discovered in FontForge, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Summary
A vulnerabilitiy has been discovered in FontForge. Please review the CVE
identifiers referenced below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All FontForge users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/fontforge-20230101-r1"
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/fontforge-20230101-r1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2024-25081
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25081
[ 2 ] CVE-2024-25082
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25082
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202508-03
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: Normal
Title: FontForge: Arbitrary Code Execution
Date: August 06, 2025
Bugs: #926521
ID: 202508-03
Topics Covered
Background
FontForge is a PostScript font editor and converter.
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Affected Packages
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
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media-gfx/fontforge < 20230101-r1 >= 20230101-r1
Impact
Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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