REDHAT-BUG-2444251: High severity OpenEXR OpenEXR vulnerability

Published Mar 3, 2026
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Updated

OpenEXR provides the specification and reference implementation of the EXR file format, an image storage format for the motion picture industry. In CompositeDeepScanLine::readPixels, per-pixel totals are accumulated in vector<unsigned int> totalsizes for attacker-controlled large counts across many parts, totalsizes[ptr] wraps modulo 2^32. overallsamplecount is then derived from wrapped totals and used in samples[channel].resize(overallsamplecount). Decode pointer setup/consumption proceeds with true sample counts, and write operations in core unpack (genericunpackdeeppointers) overrun the undersized composite sample buffer. This vulnerability is fixed in v3.2.6, v3.3.8, and v3.4.6.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenEXR OpenEXR<3.2.6, <3.3.8, <3.4.6

Event History

Mar 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2444251?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2444251 is high, rated at 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2444251?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2444251, you should update to the latest patched version of OpenEXR as recommended by Red Hat.

3

What impact does REDHAT-BUG-2444251 have on my system?

REDHAT-BUG-2444251 can lead to potential denial of service or exploitation through specially crafted EXR files.

4

When was REDHAT-BUG-2444251 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2444251 was published on March 3, 2026.

5

Is REDHAT-BUG-2444251 related to any specific software?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2444251 is related to the OpenEXR software which is used for motion picture image storage.

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