Vulnerability Description
A Null Pointer Deference issue exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in generatePreview in makePreview.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr | Openexr | 2.3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/74504503cff86e986bacPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/493ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/74504503cff86e986bacPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/493ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16588?
CVE-2020-16588 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A Null Pointer Deference issue exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in generatePreview in makePreview.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.
How severe is CVE-2020-16588?
CVE-2020-16588 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-2020-16588?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr, Debian Debian Linux.