CVE-2017-12596 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in OpenEXR 2.2.0, specifically within the hufDecode function during exrmaketiled execution, which can be triggered by a crafted image. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, likely resulting in denial of service or other unspecified consequences. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and it has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openexr:openexr:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.