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6.5

OpenEXR 2.2.0 may crash due to memory read error

CVE-2017-9114 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The OpenEXR 2.2.0 library can read past the end of a data buffer, which may cause the program using it to stop working unexpectedly. This is a stability issue that can affect any application that relies on this version of OpenEXR. Update to a newer OpenEXR release or apply the available fix to prevent the crashes.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
openexr openexr 2.2.0
cpe:2.3:a:openexr:openexr:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the refill function in ImfFastHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash.
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the refill function in ImfFastHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published21 May 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9114 · NVD
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