CVE-2026-63419: OpenImageIO: IFF ZBUFFER tile read writes past caller tile buffer

Published Sep 18, 2026
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Updated

OpenImageIO is a toolset for reading, writing, and manipulating image files of any image file format relevant to VFX / animation. Prior to 3.0.21.0, 3.1.16.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1, A zbuffer-only tiled iff is exposed with a 16-bit public imagespec while the decoder retains a 32-bit internal pixel size. iffinput::readnativetile() copies according to mheader.pixelbytes() rather than imagespec::tilebytes(true), and a failed read can leave mbuf nonempty so a later call copies partially initialized data into the undersized caller buffer, resulting in a heap out-of-bounds write and memory corruption. The affected implementation is identified by src/iff.imageio/iffinput.cpp, IffInput::readnativetile(), ImageSpec::tilebytes(true), mheader.pixelbytes(), ZBUFFER, and mbuf, which define the relevant source path, functions, state, and trigger. This issue is fixed in versions 3.0.21.0, 3.1.16.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Openimageio Openimageio>3.0.21.0<3.0.21.0, >3.1.16.0<3.1.16.0, >3.2.0.3-beta1<3.2.0.3-beta1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenImageIO to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.21.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenImageIO to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.16.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenImageIO to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.0.3-beta1

Event History

Sep 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments should be prioritized for remediation?

Prioritize applications using affected OpenImageIO releases that decode zbuffer-only tiled IFF files, particularly where users can be induced to open untrusted image files. The flaw can cause heap memory corruption during native tile reads.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates local attack access, no privileges, and user interaction are required. Exploitation involves a zbuffer-only tiled IFF input that reaches the affected tile-reading path.

3

Which releases contain the fix?

The issue is fixed in OpenImageIO 3.0.21.0, 3.1.16.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1. Releases prior to those listed fixed versions are affected.

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