CVE-2023-27781 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap overflow in jpegoptim allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted JPEG files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-27781?
CVE-2023-27781 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
jpegoptim v1.5.2 was discovered to contain a heap overflow in the optimize function at jpegoptim.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27781?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jpegoptim Project Jpegoptim.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27781?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-27781 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-27781 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-27781, GHSA-9j85-mhfm-pjrc, MGASA-2023-0143, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-27781.