CVE-2023-43907 describes a global buffer overflow vulnerability in OptiPNG v0.7.7, specifically within the 'buffer' variable in gifread.c. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) can be exploited locally through user interaction, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are currently available, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage, the vulnerability remains a significant risk due to its potential for severe consequences if exploited.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.7.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:optipng_project:optipng:0.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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