CVE-2023-40032: Potential segfault due to NULL pointer dereference in libvips
libvips is a demand-driven, horizontally threaded image processing library. A specially crafted SVG input can cause libvips versions 8.14.3 or earlier to segfault when attempting to parse a malformed UTF-8 character. Users should upgrade to libvips version 8.14.4 (or later) when processing untrusted input.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40032?
CVE-2023-40032 is a vulnerability in libvips versions 8.14.3 or earlier that can cause a segfault when attempting to parse a malformed UTF-8 character in a specially crafted SVG input.
How does CVE-2023-40032 affect libvips?
CVE-2023-40032 affects libvips versions 8.14.3 or earlier, potentially leading to a segfault during the parsing of certain SVG inputs.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40032?
CVE-2023-40032 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2023-40032?
To fix CVE-2023-40032, users should upgrade to libvips version 8.14.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40032?
More information about CVE-2023-40032 can be found on the GitHub page of libvips.