CVE-2025-48071
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-31
Last updated on: 2025-08-13
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openexr | openexr | From 3.3.0 (inc) to 3.3.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in OpenEXR versions 3.3.0 through 3.3.2. It occurs during a write operation when decompressing ZIPS-packed deep scan-line EXR files that contain a maliciously forged chunk header. This can cause memory corruption or crashes. The issue is fixed in version 3.3.3.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to memory corruption, crashes, or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when processing specially crafted EXR files. This can compromise the security and stability of systems using vulnerable versions of OpenEXR.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to upgrade OpenEXR to version 3.3.3 or later, where the heap-based buffer overflow issue during decompression of ZIPS-packed deep scan-line EXR files is fixed.