CVE-2020-16587: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in chunkOffsetReconstruction in ImfMultiPartInputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr Openexr | =2.3.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16587.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16587?
The severity of CVE-2020-16587 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16587?
Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 and Debian Linux versions 9.0 and 10.0 are affected by CVE-2020-16587.
How can CVE-2020-16587 be exploited?
CVE-2020-16587 can be exploited by a crafted EXR file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in chunkOffsetReconstruction in ImfMultiPartInputFile.cpp.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-16587?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2020-16587. The fix can be found in the official GitHub repository of Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/openexr
- canonical/openexr openexr
- version/openexr openexr/2.3.0
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian debian linux
- version/debian debian linux/9.0
- version/debian debian linux/10.0