CVE-2023-47993: Medium severity Freeimage Project Freeimage vulnerability
Published Jan 9, 2024
·Updated
A Buffer out-of-bound read vulnerability in Exif.cpp::ReadInt32 in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Freeimage Project Freeimage=3.18.0
Event History
Jan 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-47993?
CVE-2023-47993 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial-of-service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-47993?
To address CVE-2023-47993, upgrade FreeImage to version 3.18.1 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2023-47993?
CVE-2023-47993 affects FreeImage version 3.18.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-47993?
CVE-2023-47993 is categorized as a buffer out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2023-47993 lead to exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2023-47993 can be exploited to cause a denial-of-service condition.