Remote code execution OpenImageIO Exif parsing

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU74814

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41837

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the OpenImageIO::add_exif_item_to_spec functionality. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Exif file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

oiio: 2.0.14 - 2.4.10.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:OpenImageIO:oiio:2.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:OpenImageIO:oiio:2.1.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:OpenImageIO:oiio:2.1.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1636

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.