CVE-2020-15304: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jun 26 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in OpenEXR before 2.5.2. An invalid tiled input file could cause invalid memory access in TiledInputFile::TiledInputFile() in IlmImf/ImfTiledInputFile.cpp, as demonstrated by a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr Openexr | <2.5.2 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =31 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =32 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00048.html
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/SECURITY.md
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/pull/727
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/releases/tag/v2.5.2
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LKDRVXORM2VLNHRLFKS3JHRABSHZ5W5M/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SHYAKRAUEMYVCV7U5WLDRE2YFGSV5PIT/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-27
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15304?
CVE-2020-15304 is a vulnerability in OpenEXR before 2.5.2 that could result in invalid memory access.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15304?
The severity of CVE-2020-15304 is medium, with a severity score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15304?
OpenEXR versions up to 2.5.2 are affected, as well as Fedora 31, Fedora 32, openSUSE Leap 15.1, and openSUSE Leap 15.2.
How can the CVE-2020-15304 vulnerability be exploited?
An attacker can exploit the CVE-2020-15304 vulnerability by providing an invalid tiled input file, leading to a NULL pointer dereference and potential invalid memory access.
Are there any references available for CVE-2020-15304?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-15304 at the following references: [http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00025.html](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00025.html), [http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00048.html](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00048.html), and [https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md](https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md).
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- vendor/openexr
- canonical/openexr openexr
- vendor/fedoraproject
- canonical/fedoraproject fedora
- version/fedoraproject fedora/31
- version/fedoraproject fedora/32
- vendor/opensuse
- canonical/opensuse leap
- version/opensuse leap/15.1
- version/opensuse leap/15.2