CVE-2018-12688

tinyexr 0.9.5 has a segmentation fault in the wav2Decode function

published June 22, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Heads up! There’s a segmentation fault lurking in tinyexr’s wav2Decode function that could bring things crashing down if mishandled! 🤯 Think of this segmentation fault like a misfiled document in a library – it can lead to chaos if someone tries to borrow it without checking first! 📚 If triggered, this flaw could cause the application to crash unexpectedly, disrupting workflows and potentially losing unsaved work. While the severity is currently labeled as unknown, a segmentation fault could certainly throw a wrench in your processes!

Put simply

Think of this segmentation fault like a misfiled document in a library – it can lead to chaos if someone tries to borrow it without checking first! 📚 This vulnerability occurs within tinyexr version 0.9.5 when employing the wav2Decode function, resulting in a segmentation fault that crashes the application.

What to do

If triggered, this flaw could cause the application to crash unexpectedly, disrupting workflows and potentially losing unsaved work. While the severity is currently labeled as unknown, a segmentation fault could certainly throw a wrench in your processes! To protect against this issue, consider updating to a later version of tinyexr if available, and monitor for patches that address this segmentation fault. Implementing error handling in your application may also help mitigate unexpected crashes. 🛡️ You've got this! With a few adjustments and updates, you can keep everything running smoothly! 💪🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01630 · 76.0th percentile
Published
2018-06-22T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUN 19:00Z
    tinyexr 0.9.5 has a segmentation fault in the wav2Decode function
    cvelistv5