Nothings stb 2.28 File Image.h stbi_load_gif_main denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Nothings stb 2.28. Affected by this issue is the function stbi_load_gif_main of the file Image.h of the component File Handler. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-43281. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Nothings stb 2.28. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function stbi_load_gif_main of the file Image.h of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Double Free vulnerability in Nothings Stb Image.h v.2.28 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file to the stbi_load_gif_main function.

The weakness was disclosed 10/25/2023. The advisory is shared for download at gist.github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-43281 since 09/18/2023. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The exploit is available at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 EUVD (EUVD-2023-47700). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

09/18/2023 🔍
10/25/2023 +37 days 🔍
10/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/04/2026 +833 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2023-a93c06a1d9
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-43281 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-43281
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243332
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2023 12:18
Updated: 02/04/2026 20:30
Changes: 10/25/2023 12:18 (43), 11/16/2023 08:14 (1), 11/16/2023 08:15 (11), 02/04/2026 20:30 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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