CVE-2020-16589

Public Exploit

Description

A head-based buffer overflow exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in writeTileData in ImfTiledOutputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/494 third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/6bb36714528a9563dd3b92720c5063a1284b86f8 patch third party advisory exploit
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16589?
CVE-2020-16589 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16589?
To fix CVE-2020-16589, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-16589 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-16589 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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