CVE-2026-79515 Affecting libstb package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.4% (32nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-LIBSTB-19699598
  • published12 Sept 2026
  • disclosed9 Sept 2026

Introduced: 9 Sep 2026

CVE-2026-79515  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Debian:unstable libstb.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libstb package and not the libstb package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

An out-of-bounds read in the stbtt_GetGlyphShape component of nothings stb commit 31c1ad3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted TTF file.