CVE-2023-48161: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 22, 2023
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in GifLib Project GifLib v.5.2.1 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the DumpSCreen2RGB function in gif2rgb.c

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Giflib Project Giflib=5.2.1
redhat/GifLib<5.2.1
5.2.1
Microsoft cbl2 giflib 5.2.1-7
Microsoft azl3 giflib 5.2.1-10
Microsoft azl3 giflib 5.2.1-7

Event History

Nov 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-48161?

CVE-2023-48161 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in GifLib Project GifLib v.5.2.1, which allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48161?

The severity of CVE-2023-48161 is high, with a severity value of 7.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-48161?

GifLib Project GifLib version 5.2.1 is affected by CVE-2023-48161.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-48161?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2023-48161 by using the DumpSCreen2RGB function in gif2rgb.c to obtain sensitive information.

5

Are there any references or resources related to CVE-2023-48161?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-48161 in the following references: [link1](https://sourceforge.net/p/giflib/bugs/167/), [link2](https://github.com/tacetool/TACE#cve-2023-48161).

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