CVE-2020-16588

OpenEXR: A Null Pointer Deference in generatePreview in makePreview.cpp could result in a DOS via a crafted EXR file

Published Dec 9, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
A Null Pointer Deference issue exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in generatePreview in makePreview.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2491-1 openexr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3236-1 openexr security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-8549 A Null Pointer Deference issue exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in generatePreview in makePreview.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4676-1 OpenEXR vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 1:37 PM
Reserved
Aug 3, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 9, 2020, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:58 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 10, 2020, 12:00 AM