CVE-2020-6620: 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 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6620?

The severity of CVE-2020-6620 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-6620 affect software?

CVE-2020-6620 affects software that uses the stb_truetype.h library, version 1.22.

4

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.

5

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

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