Vulnerability Description
The decompression implementation in the Imf::hufUncompress function in OpenEXR 1.2.2 and 1.6.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger a free of an uninitialized pointer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr | Openexr | 1.2.2 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 10.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.5.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00000.htmlMailing List
- http://release.debian.org/proposed-updates/stable_diffs/openexr_1.6.1-3%2Blenny3Broken LinkPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36030Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36032Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36123Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36753Broken Link
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.2.2-4.3+etch2.dBroken LinkPatch
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.6.1-3+lenny3.diBroken LinkPatch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1842Mailing List
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:190Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:191Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35838Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1721?
CVE-2009-1721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The decompression implementation in the Imf::hufUncompress function in OpenEXR 1.2.2 and 1.6.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute a...
How severe is CVE-2009-1721?
CVE-2009-1721 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1721?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr, Opensuse Opensuse, Apple Mac Os X, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.