CVE-2017-12596

7.8 HIGH
Published: August 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/238
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/openexr.md
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1/
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/238
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.3.0
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/openexr.md
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.9%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

openexr