CVE-2022-25515: Medium severity nothings stb true type vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2022
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Updated

DISPUTED stbtruetype.h v1.26 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer-overflow via the function ttULONG() at stbtruetype.h. NOTE: Third party has disputed stating that the source code has also a disclaimer that it should only be used with trusted input.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nothings Stb Truetype.h=1.26

Event History

Mar 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Disputed
01:15 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25515?

CVE-2022-25515 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in stb_truetype.h v1.26.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25515?

The severity of CVE-2022-25515 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does CVE-2022-25515 affect stb_truetype.h?

CVE-2022-25515 affects stb_truetype.h v1.26.

4

Are there any available patches or fixes for CVE-2022-25515?

At the moment, there are no official patches or fixes available for CVE-2022-25515. It is recommended to follow the latest updates and mitigation strategies provided by the vendor or software developer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-25515?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-25515 at the following references: [GitHub Issue 1286](https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/1286) and [GitHub Issue 1288](https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/1288).

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