VDB-216633 · CVE-2022-43594 · TALOS-2022-1653

OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2 ImageOutput Object null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component ImageOutput Object Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-43594. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2. This affects an unknown code of the component ImageOutput Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple denial of service vulnerabilities exist in the image output closing functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2. Specially crafted ImageOutput Objects can lead to multiple null pointer dereferences. An attacker can provide malicious multiple inputs to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability applies to writing .bmp files.

The weakness was presented 12/23/2022 as TALOS-2022-1653. The advisory is shared at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-43594 since 10/21/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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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Productinfo

Name

OpenImageIO

Version

2.4.4.2

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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NVD Base Score: 5.9
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/21/2022 🔍
12/23/2022 +63 days 🔍
12/23/2022 +0 days 🔍
01/23/2023 +31 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2022-1653
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-43594 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-43594
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216633

Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2022 09:59
Updated: 01/23/2023 08:44
Changes: 12/23/2022 09:59 (48), 01/23/2023 08:44 (11)
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