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rootio-openexr: Untrusted File Processing Allows Malicious Code Execution

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2026-27622
Summary

The rootio-openexr package for Debian 12 has a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute malicious code if they can trick the system into processing a specially crafted file. This could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the system. To protect your system, update to a patched version of rootio-openexr if available.

What to do
  • Update rootio-openexr to version 3.1.5-5.root.io.10.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-openexr <= 3.1.5-5.root.io.10 3.1.5-5.root.io.10
Original title
CVE-2026-27622 in rootio-openexr - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2026-27622 in the rootio-openexr package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026