CVE-2021-45942: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2021
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Updated

OpenEXR 3.1.x before 3.1.4 has a heap-based buffer overflow in Imf31::LineCompositeTask::execute (called from IlmThread31::NullThreadPoolProvider::addTask and IlmThread31::ThreadPool::addGlobalTask). NOTE: db217f2 may be inapplicable.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
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
OpenEXR OpenEXR>=3.1.0<3.1.4
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jan 1, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-45942?

CVE-2021-45942 is a vulnerability in OpenEXR 3.1.x before 3.1.4 that allows a heap-based buffer overflow in the execute function of the LineCompositeTask class.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45942?

CVE-2021-45942 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2021-45942 affect OpenEXR?

CVE-2021-45942 affects OpenEXR versions 3.1.x before 3.1.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-45942?

To fix CVE-2021-45942, update OpenEXR to version 3.1.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45942?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-45942 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=41416), [Reference 2](https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/v3.1.4/CHANGES.md#version-314-january-26-2022), [Reference 3](https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/11cad77da87c4fa2aab7d58dd5339e254db7937e).

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