Assertion Failure in stb_truetype.h Affects STB Library
CVE-2020-6619

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nothings

Status
Stb Truetype.h
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2020

What is CVE-2020-6619?

The STB Library, specifically in the file stb_truetype.h, contains an assertion failure in the function stbtt__buf_seek, which may lead to unexpected behavior when handling TrueType fonts. This vulnerability arises when the library processes certain invalid inputs, potentially affecting application stability and integrity.

References

https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/863
x_refsource_MISC

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

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