CVE-2023-43907: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 1, 2023
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Updated

OptiPNG v0.7.7 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow via the 'buffer' variable at gifread.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Optipng Project Optipng=0.7.7

Event History

Oct 1, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43907?

The severity of CVE-2023-43907 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-43907?

The affected software for CVE-2023-43907 is OptiPNG v0.7.7.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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