CVE-2021-3475: Integer Overflow

Published Mar 15, 2021
·
Updated

Integer-overflow in Imf25::calculateNumTiles

Other sources

There is a flaw in OpenEXR in versions before 3.0.0-beta. An attacker who can submit a crafted file to be processed by OpenEXR could cause an integer overflow, potentially leading to problems with application availability.

MITRE

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/OpenEXR<3.0.0
3.0.0
redhat/OpenEXR<2.4.3
2.4.3
OpenEXR OpenEXR<2.4.3
OpenEXR OpenEXR>=2.5.0<2.5.4
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/OpenEXR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/OpenEXR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenEXR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-beta

Event History

Mar 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw in OpenEXR?

The vulnerability ID for this flaw in OpenEXR is CVE-2021-3475.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-3475?

The severity level of CVE-2021-3475 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

3

Which versions of OpenEXR are affected by CVE-2021-3475?

Versions before 3.0.0-beta of OpenEXR are affected by CVE-2021-3475.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-3475?

CVE-2021-3475 could potentially lead to problems with application availability due to an integer overflow caused by a crafted file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-3475?

To fix CVE-2021-3475, users should update to version 3.0.0-beta or later of OpenEXR.

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