CVE-2023-42299
CVE-2023-42299 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openimageio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Openimageio
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability 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_subimage_data function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42299?
- Buffer Overflow vulnerability 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_subimage_data function.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42299?
- CVE-2023-42299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-42299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42299?
- CVE-2023-42299 affects Openimageio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42299?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-42299 published?
- CVE-2023-42299 was published on 2023-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openimageio:openimageio:2.4.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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