Vulnerability Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in chunkOffsetReconstruction in ImfMultiPartInputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr | Openexr | 2.3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/8b5370c688a7362673c3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/491ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/8b5370c688a7362673c3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/491ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16587?
CVE-2020-16587 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in chunkOffsetReconstruction in ImfMultiPartInputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafte...
How severe is CVE-2020-16587?
CVE-2020-16587 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-2020-16587?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr, Debian Debian Linux.