# CVE-2017-17521: fontforge: Fixed command injection in help function uiutil.c (bsc#1073014)

CVE-2017-17521 is fixed in fontforge on 1 platform, first by SUSE-SU-2025:1199-1, released April 11, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-17521
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0185
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 11, 2025

## Description

Fixed command injection in help function uiutil.c (bsc#1073014)

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | fontforge opensuse-leap 15.6 | 20200314-150200.3.9.1 | [SUSE-SU-2025:1199-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2025-1199-1.md) | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Linux | fontforge sles 15.6 | 20200314-150200.3.9.1 | [SUSE-SU-2025:1199-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2025-1199-1.md) | Apr 11, 2025 |

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