CVE-2023-48161
CVE-2023-48161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Giflib Project Giflib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Giflib Project Giflib
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-48161?
- 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
- How severe is CVE-2023-48161?
- CVE-2023-48161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-48161 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-48161?
- CVE-2023-48161 affects Giflib Project Giflib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-48161?
- 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-2023-48161 published?
- CVE-2023-48161 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:giflib_project:giflib:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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