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CVE-2017-12596: OpenEXR 2.2.0 image can crash program
CVE-2017-12596 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The OpenEXR 2.2.0 library may read past the end of its memory when it processes a specially crafted image file, especially during the exrmaketiled tool. This can cause the program to stop working or become unavailable. Update to a newer OpenEXR version or avoid processing untrusted images to mitigate the risk.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| openexr | openexr |
2.2.0 cpe:2.3:a:openexr:openexr:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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 u...
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.
References
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/238 Exploit Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.3.0
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/openexr.md Exploit Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00056.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1/
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published7 Aug 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-12596 · NVD
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