CVE-2023-50245CWE-120

OpenEXR-viewer memory overflow vulnerability

Critical · published December 11, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A memory overflow vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash your OpenEXR-viewer, and versions before 0.6.1 are at risk! Think of it like a computer's memory being a crowded room; if one more person tries to squeeze in, it could cause a chaotic collapse! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to application crashes or even allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, wreaking absolute havoc in the process! Data loss or system compromise could follow, leaving your files vulnerable to manipulation or deletion.

Put simply

Think of it like a computer's memory being a crowded room; if one more person tries to squeeze in, it could cause a chaotic collapse! This memory overflow occurs due to improper handling of OpenEXR files, where excessive data input can overwrite adjacent memory, leading to unpredictable behavior.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to application crashes or even allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, wreaking absolute havoc in the process! Data loss or system compromise could follow, leaving your files vulnerable to manipulation or deletion. Update your OpenEXR-viewer to version 0.6.1 immediately to patch this vulnerability. Regularly review and monitor your applications for similar issues to stay ahead of threats. 🔒 You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your system secure and running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01050 · 64.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2023-12-11T22:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 22:39Z
    OpenEXR-viewer memory overflow vulnerability
    cvelistv5