CVE-2023-49462: High severity struktur Libheif vulnerability
Published Dec 7, 2023
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
libheif v1.17.5 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /libheif/exif.cc.
Affected Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
struktur Libheif=1.17.5
debian/libheif
1.15.1-1+deb12u11.19.8-1+deb13u11.23.6-2~deb13u11.23.6-2
alpine/libheif<1.17.6-r0
1.17.6-r0
alpine/libheif<1.17.6-r0
1.17.6-r0
alpine/libheif<1.17.6-r0
1.17.6-r0
alpine/libheif<1.17.6-r0
1.17.6-r0
alpine/libheif<1.17.6-r0
1.17.6-r0
alpine/libheif<1.17.6-r0
1.17.6-r0
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/libheifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.15.1-1+deb12u1Fixed in 1.19.8-1+deb13u1Fixed in 1.23.6-2~deb13u1Fixed in 1.23.6-2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/libheifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.17.6-r0
Event History
Dec 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49462?
CVE-2023-49462 has a medium severity due to a segmentation violation in libheif v1.17.5.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-49462?
To fix CVE-2023-49462, upgrade libheif to version 1.18.1-2 or later.
3
Which versions of libheif are affected by CVE-2023-49462?
CVE-2023-49462 affects libheif version 1.17.5 and earlier versions up to 1.15.1-1.
4
What component is causing the problem in CVE-2023-49462?
The issue in CVE-2023-49462 is caused by the /libheif/exif.cc component.
5
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2023-49462?
The vendor associated with CVE-2023-49462 is Struktur.