CVE-2022-43289 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 19 Dec 2022 Updated 17 Apr 2025

A stack overflow in Deark allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Atari image 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: None listed

What is CVE-2022-43289?

CVE-2022-43289 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 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

Deark v.1.6.2 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the do_prism_read_palette() function at /modules/atari-img.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43289?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Entropymine Deark.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-43289 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-43289 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pf6c-226m-gccq.