stb Image Loader 2.19 stb_image.h stbi__create_png_image_raw assertion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in stb Image Loader 2.19. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function stbi__create_png_image_raw of the file stb_image.h. The manipulation results in assertion. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-27938. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in stb Image Loader 2.19. Affected is the function stbi__create_png_image_raw of the file stb_image.h. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 03/26/2022 as 163. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-27938 since 03/26/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 232127 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-27938), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (232127). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 232127
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-27938

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03/26/2022 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 163
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-27938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-27938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-195852

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2022 15:23
Updated: 03/06/2025 21:34
Changes: 03/26/2022 15:23 (37), 03/31/2022 07:01 (1), 03/06/2025 21:34 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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