CVE-2017-14988 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openexr	Openexr	2.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00063.html
https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/248Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00063.html
https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/248Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14988?

CVE-2017-14988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFi...

How severe is CVE-2017-14988?

CVE-2017-14988 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14988?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr.