CVE-2024-45993

Name: CVE-2024-45993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-30T17:15:04.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45993 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Giflib Project v5.2.2 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow via gif2rgb.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Giflib Project v5.2.2 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow via gif2rgb.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Giflib Project	Giflib	5.2.2

References

http://giflib.comProduct
https://gitlab.com/mthandazo/project-povThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45993?

Giflib Project v5.2.2 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow via gif2rgb.

How severe is CVE-2024-45993?

CVE-2024-45993 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45993?

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-2024-45993?

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Source: NVD / NIST