CVE-2024-45993 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in Giflib 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
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-45993?
CVE-2024-45993 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Giflib Project v5.2.2 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow via gif2rgb.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45993?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Giflib Project Giflib.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45993?
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-2024-45993 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-45993 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2026-GH43742, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-45993, ECHO-8f15-7ee3-6c24, GHSA-pp67-vh85-488h, JLSEC-2026-820.