8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6622

First published: Wed Jan 08 2020(Updated: )

stb stb_truetype.h through 1.22 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stbtt__buf_peek8.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nothings stb true type<=1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-6622?

    CVE-2020-6622 is a vulnerability in the stb_truetype.h library that allows a heap-based buffer over-read in the stbtt__buf_peek8 function.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6622?

    The severity of CVE-2020-6622 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2020-6622 affect software?

    CVE-2020-6622 affects the stb_truetype.h library version 1.22 and earlier.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2020-6622?

    Yes, updating the stb_truetype.h library to version 1.23 or later will fix the CVE-2020-6622 vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6622?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-6622 at the following link: https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/869

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