Description
An integer overflow could occur when OpenEXR processes a crafted file on systems where size_t < 64 bits. This could cause an invalid bytesPerLine and maxBytesPerLine value, which could lead to problems with application stability or lead to other attack paths.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | openexr | OpenEXR 3.1.2 | — |
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 | 3.1.5-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | openexr | 3.1.5-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | openexr | 3.1.5-2 | — |
| Debian 11 | openexr | 2.5.4-2+deb11u1 | DSA-5299-1 |
| Debian 10 | openexr | 2.2.1-4.1+deb10u2 | DLA-3236-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | povray | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | povray | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | povray | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | povray | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | povray +1 | No fix yet | — |
Show 6 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | povray +1 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | openexr | 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.8 | USN-5144-1 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | povray | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | povray | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | openexr | 2.5.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-5620-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | openexr | 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.5+esm1 | USN-5620-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | openexr | 2.2.0-10ubuntu2.6+esm2 | USN-5144-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP3 | openexr | 2.2.1-3.38.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3844-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | openexr | 2.2.1-3.38.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3844-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | openexr | 2.1.0-6.42.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3843-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | openexr | 2.1.0-6.42.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3843-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | openexr | 2.2.1-3.38.1 | openSUSE-SU-2021:3844-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.2 | openexr | 2.2.1-lp152.7.23.1 | openSUSE-SU-2021:1537-1 |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2023 | openexr +2 | 3.1.5-1.amzn2023.0.3 | ALAS2023-2023-022 |
Advisories 9
- USN-5144-1 openexr vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- USN-5620-1 openexr vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- DSA-5299-1 openexr - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-3236-1 openexr - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2021:1537-1 Security update for openexr SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2021:3844-1 Security update for openexr SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:3844-1 Security update for openexr SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:3843-1 Security update for openexr SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ALAS2023-2023-022 Moderate: openexr security update (Amazon Linux 2023) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Feb 15, 2024
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2019783
- FEDORA-2022-18e14f460c vendor-advisory
- GLSA-202210-31 vendor-advisory
- DSA-5299 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20221211 [SECURITY] [DLA 3236-1] openexr security update mailing-list