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CVE-2026-5185

Nothings stb_image Multi-frame GIF File stb_image.h stbi__gif_load_next heap-based overflow

Published: Mar 31, 2026Updated: Apr 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-119
5.3MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 95.1%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Nothings stb_image up to 2.30. This affects the function stbi__gif_load_next of the file stb_image.h of the component Multi-frame GIF File Handler. The manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:LI:LA:L
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:LAvailability
Low
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Weaknesses

CWE-119CWE-122

Affected Products

stb_imageNothings
Library
OSS Libraries
nothingsOSS Libraries

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/354253
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/354253/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/780390
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Timeline

Published
Mar 31, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026

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