CVE-2020-16587: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 9, 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.
Affected Software
3 affected components
OpenEXR OpenEXR=2.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Remediation
Event History
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16587.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-16587?
The severity of CVE-2020-16587 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
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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.
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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.
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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.