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CVE-2017-14988

** DISPUTED ** Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers...

5.5 MediumFix availableDisputed

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

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
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

1.01%Unchanged since Apr 14, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 5.5

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

Record
CVE-2017-14988
CVSS 3.0
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/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
Weakness
CWE-400
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

Record
CVE-2017-14988
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-6464 No score

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

Record
EUVD-2017-6464
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6r6p-p4cc-5qgv 5.5

** DISPUTED ** Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers...

** DISPUTED ** Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid.

Record
GHSA-6r6p-p4cc-5qgv
CVSS 3.0
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-400
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVAZL-45117 5.5

CVE-2017-14988 affecting package OpenEXR 2.3.0-6

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

Record
AZL-45117
CVSS 3.0
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-05
OSV 5.5

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

Record
CVE-2017-14988
CVSS 3.0
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-14988 5.5

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. NOTE: The maintainer and multiple third parties believe that this vulnerability isn't valid

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14988
CVSS 3.0
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2019-0373 No score

Updated openexr packages fix security vulnerability

The updated packages fix a security vulnerability:

Header::readfrom in IlmImf/ImfHeader.cpp in OpenEXR 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file that is accessed with the ImfOpenInputFile function in IlmImf/ImfCRgbaFile.cpp. (CVE-2017-14988)

Record
MGASA-2019-0373
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2019:1954-1 No score

Security update for openexr

This update for openexr fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2017-14988: Fixed a denial of service in Header::readfrom() (bsc#1061305).

This update was imported from the SUSE:SLE-15:Update update project.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2019:1954-1
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.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:11117-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2017-14988 No score

CVE-2017-14988 in openexr - Patched by Root

Root has patched CVE-2017-14988 in the openexr package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.

Record
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2017-14988
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2019:2014-1 No score

Security update for openexr

This update for openexr fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2017-14988: Fixed a denial of service in Header::readfrom() (bsc#1061305).
Record
SUSE-SU-2019:2014-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2019:2043-1 No score

Security update for openexr

This update for openexr fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2017-14988: Fixed a denial of service in Header::readfrom() (bsc#1061305).
Record
SUSE-SU-2019:2043-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
OpenEXR
Azure Linux:3
 through 2.3.0-6 None known
openexr
Debian:12
 before 2.5.3-2
2.5.3-2
openexr
Debian:13
 before 2.5.3-2
2.5.3-2
openexr
Debian:14
 before 2.5.3-2
2.5.3-2
openexr
Mageia:7
 before 2.3.0-2.1.mga7
2.3.0-2.1.mga7
openexr
Root:Debian:12
 before 3.1.5-5.root.io.23
3.1.5-5.root.io.233.1.5-5.aikido.243.1.5-5.aikido.25
rootio-openexr
Root:Debian:12
 before 3.1.5-5.root.io.23
3.1.5-5.root.io.233.1.5-5.aikido.243.1.5-5.aikido.25
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP4
 before 2.1.0-6.13.1
2.1.0-6.13.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP4
 before 2.1.0-6.13.1
2.1.0-6.13.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4
 before 2.1.0-6.13.1
2.1.0-6.13.1
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4
 before 2.1.0-6.13.1
2.1.0-6.13.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP4
 before 2.1.0-6.13.1
2.1.0-6.13.1
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15
 before 2.2.1-3.9.2
2.2.1-3.9.2
openexr
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP1
 before 2.2.1-3.9.2
2.2.1-3.9.2
openexr
openSUSE:Leap 15.0
 before 2.2.1-lp151.4.6.1
2.2.1-lp151.4.6.1
openexr
openSUSE:Leap 15.1
 before 2.2.1-lp151.4.6.1
2.2.1-lp151.4.6.1
openexr
openSUSE:Tumbleweed
From an advisory covering 9 CVEs
 before 3.1.1-2.2
3.1.1-2.2

History

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

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

In short

CVE-2017-14988 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) in Openexr, published October 2, 2017. Its validity is disputed. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.01%, the 63rd percentile. Fixed in openexr 2.5.3-2.

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