CVE-2023-36193 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in Gifsicle allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted GIF 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-2023-36193?
CVE-2023-36193 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jun 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
Gifsicle v1.9.3 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the ambiguity_error component at /src/clp.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36193?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (5)
gifsicle SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP4 | All versions | 1.94-bp155.3.3.1 |
gifsicle SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP5 | All versions | 1.94-bp155.3.3.1 |
gifsicle openSUSE:Leap 15.4 | All versions | 1.94-bp155.3.3.1 |
gifsicle openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 1.94-bp155.3.3.1 |
gifsicle openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.94-1.1 |
Products include Lcdf Gifsicle.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36193?
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-2023-36193 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-36193 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-36193, GHSA-4f2r-gxmm-56p6, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-36193, openSUSE-SU-2023:0160-1, openSUSE-SU-2024:13023-1.