Description
In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid read of size 1 in the getBits function in ImfHuf.cpp could cause the application to crash.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | openexr | 2.2.0-11.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | openexr | 2.2.0-11.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openexr | 2.2.0-11.1 | — |
| Debian 9 | openexr | 2.2.0-11+deb9u1 | DLA-2358-1 |
| Debian 7 | openexr | 1.6.1-6+deb7u1 | DLA-1083-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | openexr | 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1 | USN-4148-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | openexr | 2.2.0-10ubuntu2.1 | USN-4148-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP4 | openexr | 2.1.0-6.10.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:1962-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | openexr | 2.1.0-6.10.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:1962-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
Show 5 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | openexr | 2.2.1-r0 | — |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | openexr | < 2.2.1 | 2.2.1 | GHSA-8m57-j273-2qg9 |
Advisories 4
- USN-4148-1 openexr vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-2358-1 openexr - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1083-1 openexr - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:1962-1 Security update for openexr SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/12/5
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/releases/tag/v2.2.1
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/232
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/pull/233
- USN-4148-1 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200830 [SECURITY] [DLA 2358-1] openexr security update mailing-list