OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2 Exif add_exif_item_to_spec return of stack variable address

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2. The impacted element is the function OpenImageIO::add_exif_item_to_spec of the component Exif Handler. The manipulation results in return of stack variable address. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-41837. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2. Affected is the function OpenImageIO::add_exif_item_to_spec of the component Exif Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return of stack variable address vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-562. A function returns the address of a stack variable, which will cause unintended program behavior, typically in the form of a crash. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the OpenImageIO::add_exif_item_to_spec functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2. Specially-crafted exif metadata can lead to stack-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

The weakness was published 12/23/2022 as TALOS-2022-1636. The advisory is available at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-41837 since 10/07/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Return of stack variable address
CWE: CWE-562
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2022-1636
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-41837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216630

Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2022 09:58
Updated: 01/23/2023 08:35
Changes: 12/23/2022 09:58 (48), 01/23/2023 08:35 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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