CVE-2022-43593: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 22, 2022
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Updated

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the DPXOutput::close() functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2. A specially crafted ImageOutput Object can lead to null pointer dereference. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Openimageio Openimageio=2.4.4.2
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/openimageio<2.4.7.1+dfsg-2
2.4.7.1+dfsg-2
debian/openimageio<2.4.7.1+dfsg-2
2.4.7.1+dfsg-2
debian/openimageio<2.4.7.1+dfsg-2
2.4.7.1+dfsg-2
debian/openimageio
2.4.7.1+dfsg-22.5.18.0+dfsg-13.1.18.1+dfsg-23.2.2.0+dfsg-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openimageio to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openimageio to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2Fixed in 2.5.18.0+dfsg-1Fixed in 3.1.18.1+dfsg-2Fixed in 3.2.2.0+dfsg-1

Event History

Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
via NVD·10:15 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this denial of service vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this denial of service vulnerability is CVE-2022-43593.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-43593?

CVE-2022-43593 has a severity rating of 5.9, which is considered medium.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-43593?

OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO version 2.4.4.2 and Debian Debian Linux version 11.0 are affected by CVE-2022-43593.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-43593?

CVE-2022-43593 can lead to null pointer dereference, causing a denial of service.

5

Are there any recommended remedies for CVE-2022-43593?

Yes, updating to Openimageio version 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2 or higher can remediate CVE-2022-43593.

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