CVE-2021-3478
First published: Mon Mar 15 2021(Updated: )
Out-of-memory in openexr_exrcheck_fuzzer
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openexr Openexr | <2.4.3 | |
| Openexr Openexr | >=2.5.0<2.5.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| redhat/OpenEXR | <3.0.0 | 3.0.0 |
| redhat/OpenEXR | <2.4.3 | 2.4.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=27409
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1939160
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-27
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1939190
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/bc88cdb6c97fbf5bc5d11ad8ca55306da931283a
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md#version-243-may-17-2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw in OpenEXR's scanline input file functionality?
The vulnerability ID for this flaw is CVE-2021-3478.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3478?
The severity of CVE-2021-3478 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does this vulnerability impact system availability?
This vulnerability could consume excessive system memory, impacting system availability.
Which versions of OpenEXR are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions before 3.0.0-beta of OpenEXR are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in OpenEXR's scanline input file functionality?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update OpenEXR to version 3.0.0-beta or later.
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