CVE-2023-43281: Double Free

Published Oct 24, 2023
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Updated

Double Free vulnerability in Nothings Stb Image.h v.2.28 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file to the stbiloadgifmain function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nothings Stb Image.h=2.28

Event History

Oct 24, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-43281.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43281?

The severity of CVE-2023-43281 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

3

Which software version is affected by CVE-2023-43281?

The version 2.28 of Nothings Stb Image.h is affected by CVE-2023-43281.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-43281?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-43281 by sending a crafted file to the stbi_load_gif_main function.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2023-43281?

Yes, here are the references for CVE-2023-43281: [Reference 1](https://gist.github.com/peccc/d8761f6ac45ad55cbd194dd7e6fdfdac), [Reference 2](https://github.com/peccc/double-stb).

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