OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2 ImageOutput Object null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component ImageOutput Object Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-43595. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenImageIO 2.4.4.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component ImageOutput Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

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 .fits files.

The weakness was shared 12/23/2022 as TALOS-2022-1653. The advisory is available at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-43595 since 10/21/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 259373 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-43595), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (259373). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 259373
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-43595

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10/21/2022 🔍
12/23/2022 +63 days 🔍
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08/31/2025 +982 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2022-1653
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-43595 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-43595
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216634

Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2022 10:00
Updated: 08/31/2025 11:30
Changes: 12/23/2022 10:00 (48), 01/23/2023 08:46 (11), 08/31/2025 11:30 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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