CVE-2020-16588: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 9, 2020
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Updated

A Null Pointer Deference issue exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in generatePreview in makePreview.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenEXR OpenEXR=2.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

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 CVE-2020-16588?

CVE-2020-16588 is a Null Pointer Deference issue in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-16588?

CVE-2020-16588 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16588?

Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 and Debian Debian Linux 10.0 are affected by CVE-2020-16588.

4

How can CVE-2020-16588 be exploited?

CVE-2020-16588 can be exploited by using a crafted EXR file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-16588?

To fix CVE-2020-16588, you should update to the latest version of Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR or apply the necessary patches.

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