Denial of Service Vulnerability in FreeImage by FreeImage
CVE-2023-47997

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Key Information:

Vendor: Freeimage Project
Status: Freeimage
Vendor: CVE Published:; 10 January 2024

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What is CVE-2023-47997?

A vulnerability in FreeImage version 3.18.0 allows attackers to exploit an issue in the BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImage_AllocateBitmap function, leading to an infinite loop. This flaw can be leveraged to cause a denial of service, potentially disrupting the availability of applications relying on this library. Users and developers should be aware of this issue and apply relevant mitigations to safeguard their systems.