CVE-2018-12092: Critical severity tinyexr vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2018
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Updated

tinyexr 0.9.5 has a heap-based buffer over-read in tinyexr::DecodePixelData in tinyexr.h, related to OpenEXR code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tinyexr Project Tinyexr=0.9.5

Event History

Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12092?

CVE-2018-12092 is a vulnerability in tinyexr 0.9.5 that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read in tinyexr::DecodePixelData in tinyexr.h.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-12092?

CVE-2018-12092 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12092?

Version 0.9.5 of Tinyexr Project Tinyexr is affected by CVE-2018-12092.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-12092?

To fix CVE-2018-12092, update to a version of tinyexr that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12092?

More information about CVE-2018-12092 can be found at the following reference: https://github.com/syoyo/tinyexr/issues/78

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