Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in OpenEXR 1.2.2 and 1.6.1 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger heap-based buffer overflows, related to (1) the Imf::PreviewImage::PreviewImage function and (2) compressor constructors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr | Openexr | 1.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00000.html
- http://release.debian.org/proposed-updates/stable_diffs/openexr_1.6.1-3%2Blenny3Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36030Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36032Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36123
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36753
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.2.2-4.3+etch2.dPatch
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.6.1-3+lenny3.diPatch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1842Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:190
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:191
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35838Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1720?
CVE-2009-1720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in OpenEXR 1.2.2 and 1.6.1 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that...
How severe is CVE-2009-1720?
CVE-2009-1720 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1720?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr.