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CVE-2017-12596

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function...

7.8 HighFix available

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
Required

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

1.87%Down 0.8 points since Apr 14, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 7.8

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
CVE-2017-12596
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
6.8 MediumAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
CVE-2017-12596
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-4167 No score

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
EUVD-2017-4167
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mrp7-3hfh-25j7 7.8

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function...

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
GHSA-mrp7-3hfh-25j7
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVAZL-69682 7.8

CVE-2017-12596 affecting package OpenEXR 2.3.0-6

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
AZL-69682
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVAZL-69695 7.8

CVE-2017-12596 affecting package OpenEXR 2.3.0-6

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
AZL-69695
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSV 7.8

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
CVE-2017-12596
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-12596 7.8

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12596
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVOESA-2021-1060 8.8

OpenEXR security update

OpenEXR is a high dynamic-range (HDR) image file format originally developed by Industrial Light & Magic for use in computer imaging applications.

Security Fix(es):

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the refill function in ImfFastHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash.(CVE-2017-9114)

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 2 in the hufDecode function in ImfHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash.(CVE-2017-9110)

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the getBits function in ImfHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash.(CVE-2017-9112)

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 8 in the storeSSE function in ImfOptimizedPixelReading.h could cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.(CVE-2017-9111)

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.(CVE-2017-9116)

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function in half.h could cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.(CVE-2017-9115)

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 1 in the bufferedReadPixels function in ImfInputFile.cpp could cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.(CVE-2017-9113)

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.(CVE-2017-12596)

Record
OESA-2021-1060
CVSS 3.1
8.8 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2017-12596 7.8

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it may result in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12596
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2018:0585-1 No score

Security update for openexr

This update for openexr fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2017-9110: In OpenEXR, an invalid read of size 2 in the hufDecode function in ImfHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash. (bsc#1040107)
  • CVE-2017-9114: In OpenEXR, an invalid read of size 1 in the refill function in ImfFastHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash. (bsc#1040114)
  • CVE-2017-12596: In OpenEXR, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it could have resulted in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact. (bsc#1052522)
Record
SUSE-SU-2018:0585-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2018:0587-1 No score

Security update for OpenEXR

This update for OpenEXR fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2017-9110: In OpenEXR, an invalid read of size 2 in the hufDecode function in ImfHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash. (bsc#1040107)
  • CVE-2017-9114: In OpenEXR, an invalid read of size 1 in the refill function in ImfFastHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash. (bsc#1040114)
  • CVE-2017-12596: In OpenEXR, a crafted image causes a heap-based buffer over-read in the hufDecode function in IlmImf/ImfHuf.cpp during exrmaketiled execution; it could have resulted in denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact. (bsc#1052522)
Record
SUSE-SU-2018:0587-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4148-1 No score

openexr vulnerabilities

It was discovered that OpenEXR incorrectly handled certain malformed EXR image files. If a user were tricked into opening a crafted EXR image file, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-12596)

Brandon Perry discovered that OpenEXR incorrectly handled certain malformed EXR image files. If a user were tricked into opening a crafted EXR image file, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-9110, CVE-2017-9112, CVE-2017-9116)

Brandon Perry discovered that OpenEXR incorrectly handled certain malformed EXR image files. If a user were tricked into opening a crafted EXR image file, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-9111, CVE-2017-9113, CVE-2017-9115)

Tan Jie discovered that OpenEXR incorrectly handled certain malformed EXR image files. If a user were tricked into opening a crafted EXR image file, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-18444)

Record
USN-4148-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
OpenEXR
Azure Linux:3
through 2.3.0-6 None known
OpenEXR
Azure Linux:2
through 2.3.0-6 None known
openexr
Debian:12
before 2.2.0-11.1
2.2.0-11.1
openexr
Debian:13
before 2.2.0-11.1
2.2.0-11.1
openexr
Debian:14
before 2.2.0-11.1
2.2.0-11.1
openexr
Debian:9
before 2.2.0-11+deb9u1, plus listed versions
2.2.0-11
2.2.0-11+deb9u1
OpenEXR
openEuler:20.03-LTS
before 2.2.0-18.oe1
2.2.0-18.oe1
OpenEXR
openEuler:20.03-LTS-SP1
before 2.2.0-18.oe1
2.2.0-18.oe1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP2
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP3
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for Raspberry Pi 12 SP2
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP2
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP3
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP2
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP3
before 2.1.0-6.3.1
2.1.0-6.3.1
OpenEXR
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11 SP4
before 1.6.1-83.17.3.1
1.6.1-83.17.3.1
OpenEXR
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4
before 1.6.1-83.17.3.1
1.6.1-83.17.3.1
OpenEXR
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4
before 1.6.1-83.17.3.1
1.6.1-83.17.3.1
openexr
Ubuntu:16.04:LTS
before 2.2.0-10ubuntu2.1, plus listed versions
2.2.0-1ubuntu32.2.0-7ubuntu12.2.0-9ubuntu12.2.0-10ubuntu2
2.2.0-10ubuntu2.1
openexr
Ubuntu:18.04:LTS
before 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1, plus listed versions
2.2.0-11ubuntu12.2.0-11.1ubuntu1
2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2017-12596 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Openexr, published August 7, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.87%, the 79th percentile. Fixed in openexr 2.2.0-11.1.

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