CVE-2026-5313

Nothings stb GIF Decoder stb_image.h stbi__gif_load_next denial of service

MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Score
Published: April 1, 2026 at 09:30 PM UTC
Updated: October 26, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorStb

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Severity
MEDIUM4.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Nothings stb up to 2.30. This issue affects the function stbi__gif_load_next in the library stb_image.h of the component GIF Decoder. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (3)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/354645
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/354645/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/780462

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CVSS

4.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-404

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