CVE-2023-42299: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 2, 2023
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in OpenImageIO oiio v.2.4.12.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the readsubimagedata function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Openimageio Openimageio=2.4.12.0

Event History

Nov 2, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this buffer overflow vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this buffer overflow vulnerability is CVE-2023-42299.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is OpenImageIO oiio version 2.4.12.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42299?

The severity of CVE-2023-42299 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

4

How does CVE-2023-42299 impact the system?

CVE-2023-42299 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the read_subimage_data function.

5

Is there a fix available?

For details on the fix for CVE-2023-42299, please refer to the official OpenImageIO GitHub repository at https://github.com/OpenImageIO/oiio/issues/3840.

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