Vulnerability identifier: #VU84611

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49462

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libheif
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: struktur AG

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in /libheif/exif.cc. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libheif: 1.0.0 - 1.17.5

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External links
http://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/1043
http://github.com/strukturag/libheif/releases/tag/v1.17.6

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.