Demoiccmax: Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2023-46603 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Demoiccmax from Color, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Demoiccmax versions: 2022-06-21. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 50% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Demoiccmax you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Demoiccmax | 2022-06-21 | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
Official description
In International Color Consortium DemoIccMAX 79ecb74, there is an out-of-bounds read in the CIccPRMG::GetChroma function in IccProfLib/IccPrmg.cpp in libSampleICC.a.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Patches and release notes
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/DemoIccMAX/pull/53Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Demoiccmax
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Out-of-bounds Read vulnerabilities
- 7.1 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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