CVE-2024-56732

HarfBuzz heap-buffer-overflow on hb_cairo_glyphs_from_buffer

Description

HarfBuzz is a text shaping engine. Starting with 8.5.0 through 10.0.1, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the hb_cairo_glyphs_from_buffer function.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: harfbuzz harfbuzz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/harfbuzz/harfbuzz/security/advisories/GHSA-qmp9-xqm5-jh6m
https://github.com/harfbuzz/harfbuzz/commit/1767f99e2e2196c3fcae27db6d8b60098d3f6d26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56732?
CVE-2024-56732 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56732?
To fix CVE-2024-56732, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-56732 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56732 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-56732?
CVE-2024-56732 affects harfbuzz harfbuzz.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.