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CVE-2017-9116

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause...

6.5 MediumFix available

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

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
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

1.85%Up 0.4 points since Apr 14, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 6.5

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

Record
CVE-2017-9116
CVSS 3.0
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS 2.0
4.3 MediumAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

Record
CVE-2017-9116
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-18054 No score

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

Record
EUVD-2017-18054
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5h55-c648-5387 6.5

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause...

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

Record
GHSA-5h55-c648-5387
CVSS 3.0
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 6.5

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

Record
CVE-2017-9116
CVSS 3.0
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-9116 6.5

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9116
CVSS 3.0
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/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 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-2017-9116 6.5

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-9116
CVSS 3.0
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2018-0032 No score

Updated OpenEXR packages fix security vulnerability

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 read of size 1 in the uncompress function in ImfZip.cpp could cause the application to crash (CVE-2017-9116).

Record
MGASA-2018-0032
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.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:11117-1
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
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:7
before 1.6.1-6+deb7u1, plus listed versions
1.6.1-6
1.6.1-6+deb7u1
openexr
Debian:9
before 2.2.0-11+deb9u1, plus listed versions
2.2.0-11
2.2.0-11+deb9u1
OpenEXR
Mageia:5
before 2.2.0-4.1.mga5
2.2.0-4.1.mga5
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
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
openexr
openSUSE:Tumbleweed
before 3.1.1-2.2
3.1.1-2.2

History

History
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In short

CVE-2017-9116 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) in Openexr, published May 21, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.85%, the 79th percentile. Fixed in openexr 2.2.0-11.1.

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