#VU79366 Heap-based buffer overflow in oiio - CVE-2023-3430

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79366

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-2023-3430

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 in src/gif.imageio/gifinput.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://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218382
https://github.com/OpenImageIO/oiio/releases/tag/v2.4.14.0

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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.