Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in stb_image.h Affects Multiple Products from NotHings
CVE-2021-37789

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Stb Project

Status
Stb
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2022

What is CVE-2021-37789?

The vulnerability discovered in stb_image.h version 2.27 involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the stbi__jpeg_load function. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the software, potentially leading to information disclosure or causing denial of service, thereby affecting the stability and privacy of systems that utilize this image processing library.

References

https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/1178
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg0...
mailing-list

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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