CVE-2017-12596
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.
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
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 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 Medium
AV: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 High
CVSS: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 High
CVSS: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 High
CVSS: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 High
CVSS: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 High
CVSS: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 High
CVSS: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 High
CVSS: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
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
OpenEXRAzure Linux:3 |
through 2.3.0-6 | None known |
OpenEXRAzure Linux:2 |
through 2.3.0-6 | None known |
openexrDebian:12 |
before 2.2.0-11.1 | 2.2.0-11.1 |
openexrDebian:13 |
before 2.2.0-11.1 | 2.2.0-11.1 |
openexrDebian:14 |
before 2.2.0-11.1 | 2.2.0-11.1 |
openexrDebian:9 |
before 2.2.0-11+deb9u1, plus listed versions 2.2.0-11 |
2.2.0-11+deb9u1 |
OpenEXRopenEuler:20.03-LTS |
before 2.2.0-18.oe1 | 2.2.0-18.oe1 |
OpenEXRopenEuler:20.03-LTS-SP1 |
before 2.2.0-18.oe1 | 2.2.0-18.oe1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP2 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP3 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for Raspberry Pi 12 SP2 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP2 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP3 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP2 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP3 |
before 2.1.0-6.3.1 | 2.1.0-6.3.1 |
OpenEXRSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11 SP4 |
before 1.6.1-83.17.3.1 | 1.6.1-83.17.3.1 |
OpenEXRSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 |
before 1.6.1-83.17.3.1 | 1.6.1-83.17.3.1 |
OpenEXRSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4 |
before 1.6.1-83.17.3.1 | 1.6.1-83.17.3.1 |
openexrUbuntu: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 |
openexrUbuntu: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
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE 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.
References
github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/openexr.md
github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/238
github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.3.0
usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00056.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12596
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github.com/advisories/GHSA-mrp7-3hfh-25j7
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12596
openeuler.org/en/security/safety-bulletin/detail.html?id=openEuler-SA-2021-1060
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9114
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9110
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9112
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9111
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9116
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9115
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9113
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2018/suse-su-20180585-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1040107
bugzilla.suse.com/1040114
bugzilla.suse.com/1052522
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-12596
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9110
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9114
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2018/suse-su-20180587-1
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12596
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4148-1
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-12596
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9110
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9111
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9112
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9113
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9115
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9116
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-18444