CVE-2023-47995: Medium severity Freeimage Project Freeimage vulnerability
Published Jan 9, 2024
·Updated
Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value discovered in BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImageAllocateBitmap 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-2023-47995?
CVE-2023-47995 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2023-47995?
To fix CVE-2023-47995, upgrade to a patched version of FreeImage if available.
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What versions of FreeImage are affected by CVE-2023-47995?
CVE-2023-47995 specifically affects FreeImage version 3.18.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-47995?
CVE-2023-47995 is related to memory allocation that can lead to excessive size values.
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What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2023-47995?
Exploiting CVE-2023-47995 could result in a denial of service, rendering the application unavailable.