CVE-2019-20056: Medium severity nothings stb vulnerability

Published Dec 29, 2019
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Updated

stbimage.h (aka the stb image loader) 2.23, as used in libsixel and other products, has an assertion failure in stbishiftsigned.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nothings Stb Image.h=2.23

Event History

Dec 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-20056?

CVE-2019-20056 is a vulnerability found in stb_image.h version 2.23, which is used in libsixel and other products.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-20056?

The severity level of CVE-2019-20056 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-20056?

CVE-2019-20056 affects Nothings Stb Image.h version 2.23 as used in libsixel and other products.

4

What is the description of CVE-2019-20056?

CVE-2019-20056 is an assertion failure vulnerability in stb_image.h 2.23, leading to a potential security issue.

5

Is there a known fix for CVE-2019-20056?

There is no known fix available for CVE-2019-20056 at the moment. It is recommended to follow the advice from the affected software vendor or developer.

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