Vulnerability Description
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr | Openexr | 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/238ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.3.0
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/openexr.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00056.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1/
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/238ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.3.0
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/openexr.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00056.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12596?
CVE-2017-12596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unsp...
How severe is CVE-2017-12596?
CVE-2017-12596 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12596?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr.