CVE-2026-5315

Nothings stb TTF File stb_truetype.h stbtt__buf_get8 out-of-bounds

HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: April 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM UTC
2 products affected across 1 vendorStb Truetype.hStb

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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.5%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Nothings stb up to 1.26. The affected element is the function stbtt__buf_get8 in the library stb_truetype.h of the component TTF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds read. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. 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 (4)

VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/354647
SignaturePermissions RequiredVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/354647/cti
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/780559
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://gist.github.com/d0razi/c11dd07c75f3b795e4f8bbfd6e2f0d29

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-125CWE-119

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