OSV-2021-1627 Heap-buffer-overflow in Imf_3_1::LineCompositeTask::execute

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A heap-buffer-overflow in the OpenEXR library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted image files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Not stated
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2021-1627?

OSV-2021-1627 is a memory corruption vulnerability in openexr, published on 27 Nov 2021.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=41416

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 2
Crash state:
Imf_3_1::LineCompositeTask::execute
IlmThread_3_1::NullThreadPoolProvider::addTask
IlmThread_3_1::ThreadPool::addGlobalTask

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1627?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including openexr.

PackageAffectedFixed in
openexr OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1627?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1627 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2021-1627 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1627 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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