Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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://secunia.com/advisories/36032Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36753
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.2.2-4.3+etch2.dPatch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1842Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:191
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35838Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022674
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-831-1
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2035Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md#version-170-july-23-20
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1722?
CVE-2009-1722 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via...
How severe is CVE-2009-1722?
CVE-2009-1722 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-2009-1722?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr.