CVE-2009-1722
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context...
CVE-2009-1722 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) in Openexr, published July 28, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.54%, the 91st percentile. Fixed in openexr 1.6.1-1.
- Severity
- 6.8 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.54%EPSS, 91st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.6.1-1openexr +4 more
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openexrDebian:12 | before 1.6.1-1 | 1.6.1-1 |
openexrDebian:13 | before 1.6.1-1 | 1.6.1-1 |
openexrDebian:14 | before 1.6.1-1 | 1.6.1-1 |
openexrDebian:4.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 1.2.2-4.3+etch2, plus listed versions 1.2.2-4.3 | 1.2.2-4.3+etch2 |
openexrDebian:5.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 1.6.1-3+lenny3, plus listed versions 1.6.1-3 | 1.6.1-3+lenny3 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- Record
CVE-2009-1722- CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- Record
CVE-2009-1722- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-1717No score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- Record
EUVD-2009-1717- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-g7x3-mh62-h5hmNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context...
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- Record
GHSA-g7x3-mh62-h5hm- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- Record
CVE-2009-1722- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2009-1722No score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the compression implementation in OpenEXR 1.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1722- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:191
security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/o/openexr/openexr_1.2.2-4.3+etch2.diff.gz
secunia.com/advisories/36753
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2035
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debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1842
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.html
securityfocus.com/bid/35838
securitytracker.com/id?1022674
ubuntu.com/usn/USN-831-1
us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
github.com/openexr/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1722
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-1722