CVE-2023-47997: Medium severity Freeimage Project Freeimage vulnerability
Published Jan 9, 2024
·Updated
An issue discovered in BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImageAllocateBitmap in FreeImage 3.18.0 leads to an infinite loop and 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
Jan 10, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-47997?
The severity of CVE-2023-47997 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-47997?
To fix CVE-2023-47997, upgrade to a patched version of FreeImage that addresses this issue.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2023-47997?
CVE-2023-47997 specifically affects FreeImage version 3.18.0.
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What kind of attack does CVE-2023-47997 enable?
CVE-2023-47997 enables attackers to cause a denial of service through an infinite loop.
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Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-47997?
While specific exploit code may not be publicly available, the nature of CVE-2023-47997 indicates that it can be exploited to crash the affected application.