CVE-2023-47995

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jan 9, 2024
Updated: Mar 23, 2024
CWE ID 120

Summary

CVE-2023-47995 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the FreeImage library version 3.18.0. The issue lies in the BitmapAccess.cpp file, specifically the FreeImage_AllocateBitmap function. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing an excessive size value when requesting memory allocation. Consequentially, the software experiences a denial of service due to the inability to handle the oversized request. This vulnerability poses a risk for applications that use the FreeImage library, and it is advisable for users to upgrade to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate potential attacks.

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