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5.3
Nothings stb Vorbis Library Allows Uncontrolled Resource Allocation
CVE-2026-5316
Summary
Nothings stb Vorbis library, used in various applications, has a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to cause the system to run out of resources, potentially leading to a denial of service. This vulnerability is present in versions up to 1.22 and can be exploited remotely. If you use this library, it's recommended to update to a fixed version.
Original title
A vulnerability was identified in Nothings stb up to 1.22. The impacted element is the function setup_free of the file stb_vorbis.c. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. The attack is...
Original description
A vulnerability was identified in Nothings stb up to 1.22. The impacted element is the function setup_free of the file stb_vorbis.c. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
nvd CVSS2.0
5.0
nvd CVSS3.1
4.3
nvd CVSS4.0
5.3
Vulnerability type
CWE-400
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CWE-770
Allocation of Resources Without Limits
Published: 2 Apr 2026 · Updated: 2 Apr 2026 · First seen: 2 Apr 2026