CVE-2017-9115
First published: Sun May 21 2017(Updated: )
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function in half.h could cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr Openexr | =2.2.0 | |
| debian/openexr | 2.5.4-2+deb11u1 3.1.5-5 3.1.5-5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00000.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/12/5
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/232
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/pull/233
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.2.1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00056.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4339-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4755
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9115
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/12/5
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/pull/401#issuecomment-513721310
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9115
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9115
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9115
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9115
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9115?
CVE-2017-9115 is a vulnerability in OpenEXR 2.2.0 that could cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2017-9115?
CVE-2017-9115 has a severity of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2017-9115?
To fix CVE-2017-9115, update OpenEXR to version 2.2.1-4.1+deb10u1 or higher, 2.2.1-4.1ubuntu0.1 or higher, 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1 or higher, 2.2.0-10ubuntu2.1 or higher, or 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9115?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-9115 at the following links: [1] [2] [3].
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-9115?
OpenEXR versions 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.3.0, and 3.1.5 are affected by CVE-2017-9115.
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