SB2026012166 - SUSE update for python-FontTools 



SB2026012166 - SUSE update for python-FontTools

Published: January 21, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026012166
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-66034)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing .designspace files in fontTools.varLib. A remote attacker can trick the victim into passing a specially crafted file and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.