CVE-2022-43592

Name: CVE-2022-43592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-22T22:15:16.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43592 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the DPXOutput::close() functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2. A specially crafted ImageOutput Object can lead to leaked heap data. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the DPXOutput::close() functionality of OpenImageIO Project OpenImageIO v2.4.4.2. A specially crafted ImageOutput Object can lead to leaked heap data. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openimageio	Openimageio	2.4.4.2
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-33
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1651Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5384Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-33
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1651Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5384Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43592?

How severe is CVE-2022-43592?

CVE-2022-43592 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43592?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST