CVE-2023-48161
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.1 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 22, 2023
Updated: Nov 29, 2023
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2023-48161 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting GifLib version 5.2.1. An attacker can exploit this issue by providing malicious input to the DumpSCreen2RGB function in gif2rgb.c. Successful exploitation leads to the potential disclosure of sensitive information. Local attackers are the primary threat actors, making this a significant security concern for those using the affected software. The vulnerability can be mitigated through updates to a more recent and secure version of GifLib.
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