CVE-2021-26260: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 8, 2021
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Updated

An integer overflow leading to a heap-buffer overflow was found in the DwaCompressor of OpenEXR in versions before 3.0.1. An attacker could use this flaw to crash an application compiled with OpenEXR. This is a different flaw from CVE-2021-23215.

Other sources

Integer-overflow in Imf25::DwaCompressor::initializeBuffers

References:

https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=29423

Red Hat

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/openexr<=2.2.1-4.1, <=2.2.1-4.1+deb10u1, <=2.5.4-2
debian/openexr<=2.2.1-4.1+deb10u1
2.2.1-4.1+deb10u22.5.4-2+deb11u13.1.5-53.1.5-5.1
redhat/OpenEXR<3.0.1
3.0.1
OpenEXR OpenEXR<3.0.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Apr 8, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26260?

The severity of CVE-2021-26260 is high with a severity value of 5.5.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2021-26260?

The affected software of CVE-2021-26260 includes OpenEXR versions before 3.0.1, Debian Linux 9.0, Debian Linux 10.0, Debian Linux 11.0, and Fedora 33.

3

How does CVE-2021-26260 impact OpenEXR?

CVE-2021-26260 can lead to an integer overflow and heap-buffer overflow in the DwaCompressor of OpenEXR, potentially crashing applications compiled with OpenEXR.

4

What is the CVE ID for the related flaw to CVE-2021-26260?

The related flaw to CVE-2021-26260 is CVE-2021-23215.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26260?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-26260 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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