CVE-2023-29659: Github.com/strukturag/libheif Libheif Vulnerable To Segmentation Fault Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-22fx-6r9m-r8h9
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-369
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29659 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) libheif vulnerable to segmentation fault vulnerability (CWE-369: Divide By Zero) affecting Github.com/strukturag/libheif libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves libheif vulnerable to segmentation fault via floating point exception. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.15.2.

CVE-2023-29659 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29659
GHSA Identifier GHSA-22fx-6r9m-r8h9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-369: Divide By Zero
Affected Product Github.com/strukturag/libheif
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-29659

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/strukturag/libheif dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/strukturag/libheif fixed: 1.15.2 
Upgrade github.com/strukturag/libheif to 1.15.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/strukturag/libheif

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-29659, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/strukturag/libheif:

inspect dependencies for github.com/strukturag/libheif

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/strukturag/libheif in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.15.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero, where the product divides a value by zero. In Github.com/strukturag/libheif, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A Segmentation fault caused by a floating point exception exists in libheif 1.15.1 using crafted heif images via the heif::Fraction::round() function in box.cc, which causes a denial of service.

CVE-2023-29659 Affected Github.com/strukturag/libheif Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.15.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/strukturag/libheif
golang/github.com/strukturag/libheif
Go
< 1.15.2
1.15.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-29659 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29659
Github.com/strukturag/libheif Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/794
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/commit/e05e15b57a38ec411cb9acb38512a1c36ff62991
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github.com/strukturag/libheif

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29659?
CVE-2023-29659 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/strukturag/libheif involving libheif vulnerable to segmentation fault via floating point exception under CWE-369: Divide By Zero.
Which Github.com/strukturag/libheif versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.15.2 across affected packages: github.com/strukturag/libheif.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29659?
Upgrading to 1.15.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/strukturag/libheif affected?
Yes, github.com/strukturag/libheif is affected in releases prior to 1.15.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.15.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29659?
CVE-2023-29659 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29659?
CVE-2023-29659 is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero (The product divides a value by zero.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-29659?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/strukturag/libheif'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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