Heap-based Buffer Overflow in stb_image.h in Multiple Products
CVE-2018-16981

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nothings

Status
Stb Image.h
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-16981?

The stb_image.h library version 2.19 contains a vulnerability that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow in the stbi__out_gif_code function. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to manipulate memory, potentially allowing for the execution of arbitrary code. It affects multiple products, including catimg and Emscripten, thereby posing risks to applications relying on this library for image processing functionality.

References

https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/656
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg0...
mailing-list

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.