CVE-2023-39742
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2023-39742 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. giflib v5.2.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component getarg.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
giflib v5.2.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component getarg.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Giflib Project | Giflib | 5.2.1 |
References
- https://gist.github.com/huanglei3/ec9090096aa92445cf0a8baa8e929084Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/giflib/bugs/166/Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://gist.github.com/huanglei3/ec9090096aa92445cf0a8baa8e929084Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/giflib/bugs/166/Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-39742?
giflib v5.2.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component getarg.c.
How severe is CVE-2023-39742?
CVE-2023-39742 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39742?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-39742?
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