CVE-2018-16981: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 12, 2018
·Updated
stb stbimage.h 2.19, as used in catimg, Emscripten, and other products, has a heap-based buffer overflow in the stbioutgifcode function.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Nothings Stb Image.h=2.19
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Event History
Sep 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-16981?
CVE-2018-16981 is a vulnerability in the stb_image.h library, version 2.19, which can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow in certain products.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16981?
The severity of CVE-2018-16981 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-16981?
The products affected by CVE-2018-16981 include catimg, Emscripten, and others that use the stb_image.h library version 2.19.
4
How can I fix CVE-2018-16981?
To fix CVE-2018-16981, update the stb_image.h library to a version that includes the security patch.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16981?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-16981 on the official GitHub page of stb_image.h and the Debian LTS Announce mailing list.