CVE-2026-5186

MEDIUM

Nothings stb Multi-frame GIF File stb_image.h stbi__load_gif_main double free

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

A weakness has been identified in Nothings stb up to 2.30. This impacts the function stbi__load_gif_main of the file stb_image.h of the component Multi-frame GIF File Handler. This manipulation causes double free. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vdb Entry, Technical Description vdb-entry technical-description
VDB-354254 | Nothings stb Multi-frame GIF File stb_image.h stbi__load_gif_main double free
https://vuldb.com/vuln/354254
Signature, Permissions Required signature permissions-required
VDB-354254 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/vuln/354254/cti
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
Submit #780395 | nothings stb stb_image.h <= 2.30 Double Free
https://vuldb.com/submit/780395

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-119 CWE-415
Status published
Products (31)
Nothings/stb 2.0
Nothings/stb 2.1
Nothings/stb 2.10
Nothings/stb 2.11
Nothings/stb 2.12
Nothings/stb 2.13
Nothings/stb 2.14
Nothings/stb 2.15
Nothings/stb 2.16
Nothings/stb 2.17
... and 21 more
Published Mar 31, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 31, 2026