CVE-2020-6618: High severity Nothings Stb Truetype.h vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2020
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Updated

stb stbtruetype.h through 1.22 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stbttfindtable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nothings Stb Truetype.h<=1.22

Event History

Jan 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-6618.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6618?

The severity of CVE-2020-6618 is high.

3

How does CVE-2020-6618 manifest?

CVE-2020-6618 manifests as a heap-based buffer over-read in stbtt__find_table in stb_truetype.h through version 1.22.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-6618?

The software affected by CVE-2020-6618 is Nothings Stb Truetype.h version 1.22 and earlier.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-6618?

At this time, there is no known fix for CVE-2020-6618. It is recommended to update to a newer version of the software if available.

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