Is CVE-2026-5315 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-5315 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-30.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-5315?

CVE-2026-5315 has a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW severity). Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X.

How do I patch CVE-2026-5315?

Patch guidance is available from nothings security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-5315.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-5315?

1 product: nothings stb truetype.h.

CVE-2026-5315 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Nothings stb up to 1.26. The affected element is the function stbtt__buf_get8 in the library stb_truetype.h of the component TTF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds read. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: passive
Confidentiality: undefined
Integrity: undefined
Availability: undefined
Weaknesses: CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NOTHINGS
Published: 4/2/2026
Last Modified: 4/30/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

nothings : stb_truetype.h

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2026-5315. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2026-5315

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CVE-2026-5315 vulnerability