CVE-2020-6620: High severity Nothings Stb Truetype.h vulnerability
Published Jan 8, 2020
·Updated
stb stbtruetype.h through 1.22 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stbttbufget8.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nothings Stb Truetype.h<=1.22
Event History
Jan 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:51 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-6620?
CVE-2020-6620 is a vulnerability in the stb_truetype.h library, version 1.22, that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-6620?
The severity of CVE-2020-6620 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
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How does CVE-2020-6620 affect software?
CVE-2020-6620 affects software that uses the stb_truetype.h library, version 1.22.
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How can CVE-2020-6620 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2020-6620, update to a version of stb_truetype.h library that is not affected, if available.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6620?
More information about CVE-2020-6620 can be found at the following reference: https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/868