CVE-2018-16981
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.59%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. stb stb_image.h 2.19, as used in catimg, Emscripten, and other products, has a heap-based buffer overflow in the stbi__out_gif_code function.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
stb stb_image.h 2.19, as used in catimg, Emscripten, and other products, has a heap-based buffer overflow in the stbi__out_gif_code function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nothings | Stb Image.H | 2.19 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/656Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/656Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16981?
stb stb_image.h 2.19, as used in catimg, Emscripten, and other products, has a heap-based buffer overflow in the stbi__out_gif_code function.
How severe is CVE-2018-16981?
CVE-2018-16981 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16981?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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