CVE-2009-1722 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenEXR allows attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1722?
CVE-2009-1722 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Openexr Openexr, published on 31 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1722?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openexr Openexr.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1722?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-1722 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1722 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1722, GHSA-g7x3-mh62-h5hm.