Vulnerability Description
OpenEXR provides the specification and reference implementation of the EXR file format, an image storage format for the motion picture industry. In versions 3.3.2 through 3.3.0, there is a heap-based buffer overflow during a write operation when decompressing ZIPS-packed deep scan-line EXR files with a maliciously forged chunk header. This is fixed in version 3.3.3.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr | Openexr | >= 3.3.0, < 3.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/916cc729e24aa16b86d8Patch
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/releases/tag/v3.3.3Release Notes
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/security/advisories/GHSA-h4ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48071?
CVE-2025-48071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). OpenEXR provides the specification and reference implementation of the EXR file format, an image storage format for the motion picture industry. In versions 3.3.2 through 3.3.0, there is a heap-based ...
How severe is CVE-2025-48071?
CVE-2025-48071 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-2025-48071?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexr Openexr.