CVE-2017-9115
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function in half.h could cause the...
CVE-2017-9115 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in Openexr, published May 21, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.29%, the 88th percentile. Fixed in openexr 2.5.3-2.
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.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- 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
8.8
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.
- Record
CVE-2017-9115- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/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 - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2017-9115- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-18053 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2017-18053- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-7qw3-3fpm-j7xj
8.8
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function in half.h could cause the...
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.
- Record
GHSA-7qw3-3fpm-j7xj- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
8.8
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.
- Record
CVE-2017-9115- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-9115
8.8
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.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9115- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
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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-2017-9115
8.8
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.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-9115- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2019:1816-1 No score
Security update for openexr
This update for openexr fixes the following issues:
Security issues fixed:
- CVE-2017-9111: Fixed an invalid write of size 8 in the storeSSE function in ImfOptimizedPixelReading.h (bsc#1040109).
- CVE-2017-9113: Fixed an invalid write of size 1 in the bufferedReadPixels function in ImfInputFile.cpp (bsc#1040113).
- CVE-2017-9115: Fixed an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function inhalf.h (bsc#1040115).
This update was imported from the SUSE:SLE-15:Update update project.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2019:1816-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2019:1826-1 No score
Security update for openexr
This update for openexr fixes the following issues:
Security issues fixed:
- CVE-2017-9111: Fixed an invalid write of size 8 in the storeSSE function in ImfOptimizedPixelReading.h (bsc#1040109).
- CVE-2017-9113: Fixed an invalid write of size 1 in the bufferedReadPixels function in ImfInputFile.cpp (bsc#1040113).
- CVE-2017-9115: Fixed an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function inhalf.h (bsc#1040115).
This update was imported from the SUSE:SLE-15:Update update project.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2019:1826-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:11117-1 No score
libIex-3_1-30-3.1.1-2.2 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the libIex-3_1-30-3.1.1-2.2 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
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openSUSE-SU-2024:11117-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2019:1962-1 No score
Security update for openexr
This update for openexr fixes the following issues:
Security issue fixed:
- CVE-2017-9111: Fixed an invalid write of size 8 in the storeSSE function in ImfOptimizedPixelReading.h (bsc#1040109).
- CVE-2017-9113: Fixed an invalid write of size 1 in the bufferedReadPixels function in ImfInputFile.cpp (bsc#1040113).
- CVE-2017-9115: Fixed an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function inhalf.h (bsc#1040115).
- CVE-2018-18444: Fixed Out-of-bounds write in makeMultiView.cpp (bsc#1113455).
- CVE-2017-9112: Fixed invalid read of size 1 in the getBits function in ImfHuf.cpp (bsc#1040112).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2019:1962-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2019:1963-1 No score
Security update for openexr
This update for openexr fixes the following issues:
Security issues fixed:
- CVE-2017-9111: Fixed an invalid write of size 8 in the storeSSE function in ImfOptimizedPixelReading.h (bsc#1040109).
- CVE-2017-9113: Fixed an invalid write of size 1 in the bufferedReadPixels function in ImfInputFile.cpp (bsc#1040113).
- CVE-2017-9115: Fixed an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function inhalf.h (bsc#1040115).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2019:1963-1- 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)
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USN-4148-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4339-1 No score
openexr vulnerabilities
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 applied to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (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. This issue only applied to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2018-18444)
Samuel Groß 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-2020-11758, CVE-2020-11759, CVE-2020-11760, CVE-2020-11761, CVE-2020-11762, CVE-2020-11763, CVE-2020-11764)
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. (CVE-2020-11765)
- Record
USN-4339-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openexrDebian:12 |
before 2.5.3-2 | 2.5.3-2 |
openexrDebian:13 |
before 2.5.3-2 | 2.5.3-2 |
openexrDebian:14 |
before 2.5.3-2 | 2.5.3-2 |
openexrDebian:9 |
before 2.2.0-11+deb9u1, plus listed versions 2.2.0-11 |
2.2.0-11+deb9u1 |
openexrDebian:10 |
before 2.2.1-4.1+deb10u1, plus listed versions 2.2.1-4.1 |
2.2.1-4.1+deb10u1 |
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 SP4 |
before 2.1.0-6.10.1 | 2.1.0-6.10.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP4 |
before 2.1.0-6.10.1 | 2.1.0-6.10.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 |
before 2.1.0-6.10.1 | 2.1.0-6.10.1 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4 |
before 2.1.0-6.10.1 | 2.1.0-6.10.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP4 |
before 2.1.0-6.10.1 | 2.1.0-6.10.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 |
before 2.2.1-3.6.1 | 2.2.1-3.6.1 |
openexrSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP1 |
before 2.2.1-3.6.1 | 2.2.1-3.6.1 |
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 |
openexrUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
before 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 2.2.1-4.1ubuntu12.3.0-62.3.0-6build1 |
2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1 |
openexrUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 2.2.0-10ubuntu2.2, plus listed versions 2.2.0-1ubuntu32.2.0-7ubuntu12.2.0-9ubuntu12.2.0-10ubuntu22.2.0-10ubuntu2.1 |
2.2.0-10ubuntu2.2 |
openexrUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
before 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.2, plus listed versions 2.2.0-11ubuntu12.2.0-11.1ubuntu12.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1 |
2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.2 |
openexropenSUSE:Leap 15.0 |
before 2.2.1-lp150.2.6.1 | 2.2.1-lp150.2.6.1 |
openexropenSUSE:Leap 15.1 |
before 2.2.1-lp151.4.3.1 | 2.2.1-lp151.4.3.1 |
openexropenSUSE:Tumbleweed |
before 3.1.1-2.2 | 3.1.1-2.2 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/12/5
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00060.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00000.html
github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.2.1
github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/232
github.com/openexr/openexr/pull/233
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usn.ubuntu.com/4148-1
usn.ubuntu.com/4339-1
debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4755
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00056.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9115
github.com/advisories/GHSA-7qw3-3fpm-j7xj
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9115
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-2017-9113
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12596
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2019/suse-su-20191962-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1040109
bugzilla.suse.com/1040112
bugzilla.suse.com/1040113
bugzilla.suse.com/1040115
bugzilla.suse.com/1113455
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9111
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9112
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9113
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9115
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-18444
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2019/suse-su-20191963-1
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9115
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4148-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4339-1
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-9115
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-2017-9116
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12596
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-18444
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11758
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11759
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11760
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11761
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11762
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11763
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11764
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11765
lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/4R33H4I6A267MTMGXDDDO6AQWXTTDXQM
lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/KOVIURXOBKFCCQDAFLSE5BFUURWL4ABY
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-14988
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9110
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9116
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-18443
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3598
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3605