🛡️ CVE-2017-9112 — openexr
Description
OpenEXR invalid read
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the getBits function in ImfHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. A user must be tricked into taking some action. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity none, availability high.
Affected software
CVE-2017-9112 is recorded against 1 package.
- openexr (fixed in 2.2.1)
Timeline and source
Published on 13 May 2022 and last revised on 6 July 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Package)
github.com (Web)
lists.debian.org (Web)
usn.ubuntu.com (Web)
www.openwall.com (Web)
Details
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openexr | — | 2.2.1 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown ALSA-2026:38498
- Unknown ALSA-2026:38499
- Unknown ALSA-2026:19146
- Unknown ALSA-2026:19359
- Unknown ALSA-2026:15887
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