How severe is CVE-2023-47996?

CVE-2023-47996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47996?

CVE-2023-47996 affects Freeimage Project Freeimage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-47996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52085.

When was CVE-2023-47996 published?

CVE-2023-47996 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47996

CVE-2023-47996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freeimage Project Freeimage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52085
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Freeimage Project Freeimage
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability in Exif.cpp::jpeg_read_exif_dir in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows attackers to obtain information and cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47996?: An integer overflow vulnerability in Exif.cpp::jpeg_read_exif_dir in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows attackers to obtain information and cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-47996?: CVE-2023-47996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47996?: CVE-2023-47996 affects Freeimage Project Freeimage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52085.
When was CVE-2023-47996 published?: CVE-2023-47996 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/thelastede/FreeImage-cve-poc/tree/master/CVE-2023-47996

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freeimage_project:freeimage:3.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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