CVE-2023-49462

Name: CVE-2023-49462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-07T20:15:38.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libheif v1.17.5 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /libheif/exif.cc.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libheif v1.17.5 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /libheif/exif.cc.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Struktur	Libheif	1.17.5

References

https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/1043Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/1043Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49462?

libheif v1.17.5 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /libheif/exif.cc.

How severe is CVE-2023-49462?

CVE-2023-49462 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49462?

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-2023-49462?

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Source: NVD / NIST