CVE-2022-41838: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 22, 2022
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Updated

A code execution vulnerability exists in the DDS scanline parsing functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2. A specially-crafted .dds can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/openimageio<=2.0.5~dfsg0-1
2.0.5~dfsg0-1+deb10u22.2.10.1+dfsg-1+deb11u12.4.7.1+dfsg-22.4.14.0+dfsg-1
Openimageio Openimageio=2.4.4.2
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
10:15 PM
Dec 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41838?

CVE-2022-41838 is a code execution vulnerability in the DDS scanline parsing functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2.

2

How does CVE-2022-41838 affect OpenImageIO?

CVE-2022-41838 affects OpenImageIO versions 2.0.5~dfsg0-1+deb10u2, 2.2.10.1+dfsg-1+deb11u1, 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2, and 2.4.13.0+dfsg-1.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2022-41838?

CVE-2022-41838 can lead to a heap buffer overflow when a specially-crafted .dds file is provided, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41838?

To fix CVE-2022-41838, update OpenImageIO to version 2.4.13.0+dfsg-1 or apply the appropriate remedy provided by the Debian package maintainers.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-41838?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-41838 in the Talos Intelligence vulnerability report, the OpenImageIO GitHub commit, and the Debian security tracker.

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