CVE-2024-55194 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A heap overflow in OpenImageIO allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted image files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-55194?

CVE-2024-55194 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Openimageio Openimageio, published on 23 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OpenImageIO v3.1.0.0dev was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the component /OpenImageIO/fmath.h.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-55194?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (1)
OpenImageIO openSUSE:TumbleweedAll versions3.1.14.0-1.1

Products include Openimageio Openimageio.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55194?

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-2024-55194 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-55194 exists.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-55194, GHSA-cf7w-246v-3mp8, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-55194, openSUSE-SU-2026:10918-1.

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