CVE-2023-1999

Use after free in libwebp

Description

There exists a use after free/double free in libwebp. An attacker can use the ApplyFiltersAndEncode() function and loop through to free best.bw and assign best = trial pointer. The second loop will then return 0 because of an Out of memory error in VP8 encoder, the pointer is still assigned to trial and the AddressSanitizer will attempt a double free.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.25%
Affected: Chromium libwebp
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1999?
CVE-2023-1999 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1999?
To fix CVE-2023-1999, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-1999 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1999 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1999?
CVE-2023-1999 affects Chromium libwebp.
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