CVE-2023-43907 Memory corruption in n/a
A global buffer overflow in OptiPNG 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-2023-43907?
CVE-2023-43907 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 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
OptiPNG v0.7.7 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow via the 'buffer' variable at gifread.c.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43907?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (3)
optipng SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP4 | All versions | 0.7.8-bp154.3.5.1 |
optipng openSUSE:Leap 15.4 | All versions | 0.7.8-bp154.3.5.1 |
optipng openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.7.8-1.1 |
Products include Optipng Project Optipng.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43907?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-43907 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43907 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as AZL-36971, AZL-37153, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-43907, GHSA-xwf2-9m25-2hpf, MGASA-2023-0333, OESA-2023-1873 and 3 more.