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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2023-45661

High
7.1/10

Summary

The file "stb_image.h" is an MIT licensed library for processing images. A crafted image file may trigger out-of-bounds memcpy read in "stbi__gif_load_next". This happens because "two_back" points to a memory address lower than the start of the buffer out. This issue may be used to leak internal memory allocation information.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published