VDB-250220 · CVE-2023-47996 · EUVD-2023-52085

FreeImage 3.18.0 Exif.cpp jpeg_read_exif_dir integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in FreeImage 3.18.0. This vulnerability affects the function jpeg_read_exif_dir of the file Exif.cpp. Such manipulation leads to integer overflow. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-47996. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in FreeImage 3.18.0. Affected by this issue is the function jpeg_read_exif_dir of the file Exif.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An integer overflow vulnerability in Exif.cpp::jpeg_read_exif_dir in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows attackers to obtain information and cause a denial of service.

The weakness was published 01/10/2024. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-47996 since 11/13/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/24/2026).

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-2023-52085). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

FreeImage

Version

3.18.0

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/13/2023 🔍
01/10/2024 +58 days 🔍
01/10/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/24/2026 +776 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-47996 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-47996
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250220
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2024 08:35
Updated: 02/24/2026 11:10
Changes: 01/10/2024 08:35 (38), 01/28/2024 07:33 (11), 05/15/2025 02:43 (16), 02/24/2026 11:10 (1)
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