CVE-2023-45667
CWE-476Published: October 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
stb_image is a single file MIT licensed library for processing images.
If `stbi__load_gif_main` in `stbi_load_gif_from_memory` fails it returns a null pointer and may keep the `z` variable uninitialized. In case the caller also sets the flip vertically flag, it continues and calls `stbi__vertical_flip_slices` with the null pointer result value and the uninitialized `z` value. This may result in a program crash.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-45667 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-45667 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts