CVE-2020-6621: 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 ttUSHORT.
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 the severity of CVE-2020-6621?
The severity of CVE-2020-6621 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
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How does CVE-2020-6621 affect the stb_truetype.h library?
CVE-2020-6621 affects the stb_truetype.h library through version 1.22.
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What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-6621?
CVE-2020-6621 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in ttUSHORT of the stb_truetype.h library.
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How can I fix the CVE-2020-6621 vulnerability in the stb_truetype.h library?
To fix the CVE-2020-6621 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the stb_truetype.h library to a version beyond 1.22.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6621?
More information about CVE-2020-6621 can be found at the following reference: https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/867