NULL pointer dereference in Openexr

CVE-2021-20296

A flaw was found in OpenEXR in versions before 3.0.0-beta. A crafted input file supplied by an attacker, that is processed by the Dwa decompression functionality of OpenEXR's IlmImf library, could cause a NULL pointer dereference. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

EPSS: 0.017 (75.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20296?
CVE-2021-20296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openexr, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2021-04-01.
How severe is CVE-2021-20296?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.