CVE-2022-38529 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-buffer overflow in the tinyexr library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted EXR files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-38529?
CVE-2022-38529 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
tinyexr commit 0647fb3 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the component rleUncompress.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38529?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tinyexr Project Tinyexr.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38529?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-38529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38529, GHSA-7xrv-xxvm-f2hx, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-38529.