CVE-2020-15306: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 26, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in OpenEXR before v2.5.2. Invalid chunkCount attributes could cause a heap buffer overflow in getChunkOffsetTableSize() in IlmImf/ImfMisc.cpp.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
OpenEXR OpenEXR<2.5.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=15.2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
debian/openexr
2.5.4-2+deb11u13.1.5-53.1.13-2

Event History

Jun 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:38 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:50 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:50 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15306?

CVE-2020-15306 is a vulnerability discovered in OpenEXR before v2.5.2 that could cause a heap buffer overflow.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15306?

The severity of CVE-2020-15306 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15306?

OpenEXR versions up to and excluding v2.5.2 are affected by CVE-2020-15306.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-15306?

To fix CVE-2020-15306, update your OpenEXR installation to version 2.5.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15306?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-15306 at the following links: [CVE-2020-15306](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-15306), [OpenEXR Changelog](https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md), [OpenEXR Security Advisory](https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/SECURITY.md).

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