CVE-2023-42299 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in OpenImageIO allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via the read_subimage_data function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-42299?
CVE-2023-42299 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Openimageio Openimageio, published on 2 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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 read_subimage_data function.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openimageio Openimageio.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42299?
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-2023-42299 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-42299 exists.
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Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-42299, GHSA-49gh-crhh-42f6, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-42299.