CVE-2009-1721
First published: Fri Jul 31 2009(Updated: )
The decompression implementation in the Imf::hufUncompress function in OpenEXR 1.2.2 and 1.6.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger a free of an uninitialized pointer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenEXR | =1.2.2 | |
| OpenEXR | =1.6.1 | |
| openSUSE | =10.0 | |
| openSUSE | =10.3 | |
| openSUSE | =11.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.5.8 | |
| Debian | =4.0 | |
| Debian | =5.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Fedora | =10 | |
| Fedora | =11 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.2.2-4.3+etch2.diff.gz
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2035
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36032
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36030
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1842
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.6.1-3+lenny3.diff.gz
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35838
- http://release.debian.org/proposed-updates/stable_diffs/openexr_1.6.1-3%2Blenny3.debdiff
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:190
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01290.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:191
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01286.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36123
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022674
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36753
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-831-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00000.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1721?
CVE-2009-1721 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potentially allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1721?
To fix CVE-2009-1721, it is recommended to update OpenEXR to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of OpenEXR are affected by CVE-2009-1721?
CVE-2009-1721 affects OpenEXR versions 1.2.2 and 1.6.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-1721 facilitate?
CVE-2009-1721 facilitates denial of service attacks and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2009-1721 present in any Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2009-1721 is present in various Linux distributions, including specific versions of Debian, Ubuntu, and openSUSE.
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