How severe is CVE-2023-46009?

CVE-2023-46009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46009?

CVE-2023-46009 affects Lcdf Gifsicle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46009?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-46009 published?

CVE-2023-46009 was published on 2023-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46009

CVE-2023-46009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lcdf Gifsicle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-697.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Lcdf Gifsicle
Published: 2023-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

gifsicle-1.94 was found to have a floating point exception (FPE) vulnerability via resize_stream at src/xform.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46009?: gifsicle-1.94 was found to have a floating point exception (FPE) vulnerability via resize_stream at src/xform.c.
How severe is CVE-2023-46009?: CVE-2023-46009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46009?: CVE-2023-46009 affects Lcdf Gifsicle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-46009 published?: CVE-2023-46009 was published on 2023-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lcdf:gifsicle:1.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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