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rootio-freetype: Unauthorized data access via crafted font file
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2026-23865
Summary
A security patch has been released for the rootio-freetype package on Root:Debian:12. If left unpatched, a malicious font file could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Update to a fixed version to ensure security.
What to do
- Update rootio-freetype to version 2.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u4.root.io.1.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-freetype | <= 2.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u4.root.io.1 | 2.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u4.root.io.1 |
Original title
CVE-2026-23865 in rootio-freetype - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2026-23865 in the rootio-freetype package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026