CVE-2023-43907: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Oct 01 2023(Updated: )
OptiPNG v0.7.7 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow via the 'buffer' variable at gifread.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Optipng Project Optipng | =0.7.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://optipng.sourceforge.net/
- https://github.com/Frank-Z7/z-vulnerabilitys/blob/main/optipng-global-buffer-overflow1/optipng-global-buffer-overflow1.md
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/optipng/files/OptiPNG/optipng-0.7.7/optipng-0.7.7.tar.gz/download?use_mirror=udomain&download=
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IBHVG5LDE2K3FZSIK4XFXOUXSE7NZ5JH/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RCG5CMDT37WCZGAWQNOIPVP4VHGCPUU3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VAB22JXDE7O27DYARZXC7PFUETM5OOT5/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-43907?
The severity of CVE-2023-43907 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-43907?
The affected software for CVE-2023-43907 is OptiPNG v0.7.7.
How can I fix the buffer overflow vulnerability in OptiPNG v0.7.7?
To fix the buffer overflow vulnerability in OptiPNG v0.7.7, it is recommended to update to a patched version or apply the latest security patches provided by the OptiPNG project.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-43907?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-43907 is CWE-119 and CWE-120.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-43907?
More information about CVE-2023-43907 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](http://optipng.sourceforge.net/), [Link 2](https://github.com/Frank-Z7/z-vulnerabilitys/blob/main/optipng-global-buffer-overflow1/optipng-global-buffer-overflow1.md), [Link 3](https://sourceforge.net/projects/optipng/files/OptiPNG/optipng-0.7.7/optipng-0.7.7.tar.gz/download?use_mirror=udomain&download=).
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