PT-2017-4146 · Ilmbase+3 · Openexr+3
Published
2017-08-07
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Updated
2021-03-05
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CVE-2017-12596
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
OpenEXR version 2.2.0
Description
The issue is related to a heap-based buffer over-read in the
hufDecode function during exrmaketiled execution. This may result in denial of service or possibly other unspecified impacts. Exploitation of the vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to access confidential information or cause a denial of service.Recommendations
For OpenEXR version 2.2.0, consider disabling the
hufDecode function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the exrmaketiled execution to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Exploit
DoS
Out of bounds Read
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Openexr
Suse
Ubuntu