Assertion Failure in stb_truetype.h Affects stb Library
CVE-2020-6623

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nothings

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

What is CVE-2020-6623?

The stb library, specifically the stb_truetype.h file, is prone to an assertion failure in the function stbtt__cff_get_index. This vulnerability can potentially lead to unexpected behavior when processing font files, which could be exploited by attackers to induce instability or disrupt the functioning of applications utilizing this library.

References

https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/865
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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