CVE-2023-47996 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in FreeImage allows attackers to read sensitive information and cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-47996?
CVE-2023-47996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freeimage Project Freeimage, published on 9 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An integer overflow vulnerability in Exif.cpp::jpeg_read_exif_dir in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows attackers to obtain information and cause a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47996?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeimage Project Freeimage.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47996?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-47996 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-47996 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Freeimage Project Freeimage
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-47996, GHSA-5257-h5wm-w97c, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-47996.