CVE-2022-41794 Memory corruption in OpenImageIO
A heap buffer overflow in OpenImageIO allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious PSD file, affecting applications using this library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-41794?
CVE-2022-41794 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 23 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A heap based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PSD thumbnail resource parsing code of OpenImageIO 2.3.19.0. A specially-crafted PSD file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41794?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Openimageio Openimageio.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41794?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-41794 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41794 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-41794, GHSA-f95p-6c38-4mr6, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-41794.