CVE-2022-41838: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 22 2022(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.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openimageio Openimageio | =2.4.4.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| debian/openimageio | <=2.0.5~dfsg0-1 | 2.0.5~dfsg0-1+deb10u2 2.2.10.1+dfsg-1+deb11u1 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2 2.4.14.0+dfsg-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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