libwebp Image File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in libwebp. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Image File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-1999. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libwebp (the affected version is unknown). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Image File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 05/18/2023. The advisory is shared at rapid7.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-1999 since 04/12/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/16/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236729 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0115: libwebp (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0115)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236729). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 236729
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0115: libwebp (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0115)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/12/2023 🔍
05/18/2023 +36 days 🔍
05/18/2023 +0 days 🔍
05/16/2025 +729 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rapid7.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-1999 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-1999
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229345

Entryinfo

Created: 05/18/2023 09:34
Updated: 05/16/2025 13:43
Changes: 05/18/2023 09:34 (35), 05/16/2025 13:43 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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