CVE-2022-25515
CWE-787Published: March 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
stb_truetype.h v1.26 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer-overflow via the function ttULONG() at stb_truetype.h. NOTE: Third party has disputed stating that the source code has also a disclaimer that it should only be used with trusted input.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-25515 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-25515 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts