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CVE-2024-45993: Giflib Project v5.2.2 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow via gif2rgb.

Giflib Project v5.2.2 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow via gif2rgb.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-45993 is a reported heap buffer overflow in Giflib Project 5.2.2 through the gif2rgb utility. If a system processes untrusted GIF content with this tool, malformed input may affect integrity or availability. The public record is sparse and does not name a fixed version.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate operational risk for environments that process external GIF files. It is not currently supported as actively exploited by the provided sources, but image-processing utilities are common in automation and should be inventoried promptly.

Technical view

The CVE describes CWE-122 heap buffer overflow in gif2rgb in Giflib Project v5.2.2. CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with low complexity and no privileges required, with limited integrity and availability impact. Affected product metadata is incomplete in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Giflib 5.2.2 or gif2rgb is installed and used to convert or process GIF files, especially from untrusted sources. The CVE affected-product fields are listed as n/a, so package and distro mapping requires local verification.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or evidence of active exploitation. A public reference exists, but the provided data does not establish weaponized exploitation, patch status, or broad product impact.

Researcher notes

The public record is minimal: title, description, CWE, CVSS, and one external reference. The affected-product metadata is not useful, and no patch is identified in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming impact beyond Giflib Project v5.2.2 gif2rgb without additional vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Giflib and distribution vendor advisories for fixed packages or guidance.
  • Inventory systems and containers for Giflib 5.2.2 and gif2rgb usage.
  • Restrict gif2rgb processing of untrusted GIF files until guidance is clear.
  • Isolate image conversion workflows with least privilege and resource limits.
  • Prioritize updates when a vendor-confirmed fix becomes available.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Giflib 5.2.2 is present in hosts, images, and build dependencies.
  • Identify services, jobs, or scripts invoking gif2rgb on external files.
  • Review SBOMs and package manifests for giflib-related components.
  • Check vendor advisories for version-specific affected and fixed status.
  • Monitor CISA KEV and CVE updates for exploitation or remediation changes.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L3.92.5CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-45993Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-122

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