CVE-2017-14988

NameCVE-2017-14988
DescriptionHeader::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
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Debian Bugs878551

Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
openexr (PTS)bullseye (security), bullseye2.5.4-2+deb11u1vulnerable
bookworm3.1.5-5vulnerable
sid, trixie3.1.5-5.1vulnerable

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
openexrsource(unstable)(unfixed)unimportant878551

Notes

https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/248
Issue in the use of openexr via ImageMagick, no real security impact

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