# CVE-2022-43600: openimageio: Multiple code execution vulnerabilities exist in the IFFOutput::close() functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImag...

CVE-2022-43600 is fixed in openimageio on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-43600, released December 22, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-43600
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.1 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0180
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 22, 2022

## Description

Multiple code execution vulnerabilities exist in the IFFOutput::close() functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2. A specially crafted ImageOutput Object can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability arises when the `xmax` variable is set to 0xFFFF and `m_spec.format` is `TypeDesc::UINT16`

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | openimageio Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-43600](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-43600.md) | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Linux | openimageio Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-43600](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-43600.md) | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Linux | openimageio Debian 14 | 2.4.7.1+dfsg-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-43600](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-43600.md) | Dec 22, 2022 |

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