How severe is CVE-2023-47997?

CVE-2023-47997 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-2023-47997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47997?

CVE-2023-47997 affects Freeimage Project Freeimage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47997?

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

Does CVE-2023-47997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52086.

When was CVE-2023-47997 published?

CVE-2023-47997 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47997

CVE-2023-47997 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52086
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Freeimage Project Freeimage
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue discovered in BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImage_AllocateBitmap in FreeImage 3.18.0 leads to an infinite loop and allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47997?: An issue discovered in BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImage_AllocateBitmap in FreeImage 3.18.0 leads to an infinite loop and allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-47997?: CVE-2023-47997 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-2023-47997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47997?: CVE-2023-47997 affects Freeimage Project Freeimage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52086.
When was CVE-2023-47997 published?: CVE-2023-47997 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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