# CVE-2023-36183: openimageio: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in OpenImageIO v.2.4.12.0 and before allows a remote to execute arbitrary code and obta...

CVE-2023-36183 is fixed in openimageio on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-36183, released July 3, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-36183
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0043
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 3, 2023

## Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in OpenImageIO v.2.4.12.0 and before allows a remote to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via a crafted file to the readimg function.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | openimageio Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.4.13.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-36183](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-36183.md) | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Linux | openimageio Debian 14 | 2.4.13.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-36183](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-36183.md) | Jul 3, 2023 |

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