CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-5313

MediumCVSS 4.3
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.29%

21th percentile - higher than 21% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the stb library (stb_image.h) up to version 2.30, the stbi__gif_load_next function in the GIF decoder component allows denial of service via crafted input. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and the exploit has been publicly disclosed.

Risk Assessment

Applications using stb_image.h to process GIF files can be remotely crashed or hung, affecting service availability.

Recommendation

Update the stb library to a version newer than 2.30 or add validation of processed GIF files; monitor availability of applications using this library.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS