# CVE-2019-15058: stb\_image.h (aka the stb image loader) 2.23 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stbi\_\_tga\_load, leading to Information Disclosure or Denial

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-08-14 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

stb_image.h (aka the stb image loader) 2.23 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stbi__tga_load, leading to Information Disclosure or Denial of Service.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/790
- https://www.mail-archive.com/debian-bugs-dist%40lists.debian.org/msg1695025.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-15058
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-15058/
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=934973
- https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2019-15058/

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