CVE-2022-25516 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-buffer-overflow in stb_truetype.h allows attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via malicious font files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-25516?
CVE-2022-25516 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
stb_truetype.h v1.26 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer-overflow via the function stbtt__find_table at stb_truetype.h. NOTE: Third party has disputed stating that the source code has also a disclaimer that it should only be used with trusted input.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25516?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nothings Stb Truetype.h.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-25516 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-25516 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4fq-p33h-9j97.