CVE-2026-79515

Out‑of‑Bounds Read in stbtt_GetGlyphShape Leads to Denial of Service via Malicious TTF

Published Sep 9, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An out-of-bounds read in the stbtt_GetGlyphShape component of nothings stb commit 31c1ad3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted TTF file.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Out‑of‑Bounds Read in stbtt_GetGlyphShape Leads to Denial of Service via Malicious TTF
Weaknesses CWE-125
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Description An out-of-bounds read in the stbtt_GetGlyphShape component of nothings stb commit 31c1ad3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted TTF file.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:L/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:R'}

Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 14, 2026, 2:41 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Sep 9, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Sep 14, 2026, 3:17 PM