CVE-2023-36193

Name: CVE-2023-36193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-23T02:15:09.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36193 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Gifsicle v1.9.3 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the ambiguity_error component at /src/clp.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gifsicle v1.9.3 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the ambiguity_error component at /src/clp.c.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lcdf	Gifsicle	1.93

References

https://github.com/kohler/gifsicle/issues/191Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kohler/gifsicle/issues/191Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36193?

Gifsicle v1.9.3 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the ambiguity_error component at /src/clp.c.

How severe is CVE-2023-36193?

CVE-2023-36193 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36193?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST