#VU79365 Heap-based buffer overflow in oiio - CVE-2023-36183

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79365

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36183

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
oiio
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: OpenImageIO

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ICOInput::readimg() function in icoinput.cpp. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

oiio: 2.0.14 - 2.4.13.0

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External links
https://github.com/OpenImageIO/oiio/issues/3871
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00005.html
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2219517

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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.