What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-47997?

CVE-2023-47997 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Freeimage are affected by CVE-2023-47997?

CVE-2023-47997 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-47997?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-47997. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-47997?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Freeimage CVE-2023-47997

MEDIUM

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop) (CWE-835)

2024-01-10 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Freeimage

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Nov 04, 2025 - 19:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 10, 2024 - 00:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue discovered in BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImage_AllocateBitmap in FreeImage 3.18.0 leads to an infinite loop and allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

AnalysisAI

An issue discovered in BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImage_AllocateBitmap in FreeImage 3.18.0 leads to an infinite loop and allows attackers to cause a denial of service. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-835. An issue discovered in BitmapAccess.cpp::FreeImage_AllocateBitmap in FreeImage 3.18.0 leads to an infinite loop and allows attackers to cause a denial of service. Affected products include: Freeimage Project Freeimage.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.