CVE-2023-0996: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 24 2023(Updated: )
There is a vulnerability in the strided image data parsing code in the emscripten wrapper for libheif. An attacker could exploit this through a crafted image file to cause a buffer overflow in linear memory during a memcpy call.
Credit: cve_disclosure@tech.gov.sg cve_disclosure@tech.gov.sg
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Struktur Libheif | =1.14.2 | |
| ubuntu/libheif | <1.6.1-1ubuntu0.1~ | 1.6.1-1ubuntu0.1~ |
| ubuntu/libheif | <1.12.0-2ubuntu0.1~ | 1.12.0-2ubuntu0.1~ |
| ubuntu/libheif | <1.15.1-1 | 1.15.1-1 |
| debian/libheif | <=1.11.0-1 | 1.15.1-1 1.17.6-4 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/pull/759
- https://govtech-csg.github.io/security-advisories/2023/02/24/CVE-2023-0996.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-0996
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-0996
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-0996
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6847-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0996
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-0996
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability CVE-2023-0996?
CVE-2023-0996 is a vulnerability in the strided image data parsing code in the emscripten wrapper for libheif.
How severe is CVE-2023-0996?
CVE-2023-0996 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered high.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-0996?
The Struktur Libheif version 1.14.2 is affected by CVE-2023-0996.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-0996?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-0996 through a crafted image file to cause a buffer overflow during a memcpy call.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-0996?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-0996 at the following links: - [GitHub Pull Request](https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/pull/759) - [Security Advisories](https://govtech-csg.github.io/security-advisories/2023/02/24/CVE-2023-0996.html)
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