OpenImageIO 2.4.12.0 bifs/unquantize.c read_rle_image denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenImageIO 2.4.12.0. This affects the function read_rle_image of the file bifs/unquantize.c. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-42295. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenImageIO 2.4.12.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function read_rle_image of the file bifs/unquantize.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue 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_rle_image function of file bifs/unquantize.c

The weakness was shared 10/23/2023 as 3947. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-42295 since 09/08/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 EUVD (EUVD-2023-46749). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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02/02/2026 +833 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 3947
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42295 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42295
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243179
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2023 19:40
Updated: 02/02/2026 06:05
Changes: 10/23/2023 19:40 (39), 11/15/2023 07:10 (11), 02/02/2026 06:05 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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