CVE-2020-6623: High severity Nothings Stb Truetype.h vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2020
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Updated

stb stbtruetype.h through 1.22 has an assertion failure in stbttcffgetindex.

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-2020-6623?

CVE-2020-6623 is a vulnerability in the stb_truetype.h library through version 1.22 that leads to an assertion failure in stbtt__cff_get_index.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-6623?

CVE-2020-6623 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-6623?

The affected software for CVE-2020-6623 is Nothings Stb Truetype.h version 1.22.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-6623?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2020-6623. It is recommended to follow any official patches or updates from the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6623?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6623 at the following reference: [CVE-2020-6623](https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/865)

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