CVE-2023-43281
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2023-43281 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Double Free vulnerability in Nothings Stb Image.h v.2.28 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file to the stbi_load_gif_main function.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Double Free vulnerability in Nothings Stb Image.h v.2.28 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file to the stbi_load_gif_main function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nothings | Stb Image.H | 2.28 |
References
- https://gist.github.com/peccc/d8761f6ac45ad55cbd194dd7e6fdfdacExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/peccc/double-stbExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/peccc/d8761f6ac45ad55cbd194dd7e6fdfdacExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/peccc/double-stbExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-43281?
Double Free vulnerability in Nothings Stb Image.h v.2.28 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file to the stbi_load_gif_main function.
How severe is CVE-2023-43281?
CVE-2023-43281 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43281?
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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