Buffer overflow in Academysoftwarefoundation Openexr

CVE-2026-45696

OpenEXR is the reference implementation and specification for the EXR image format, widely used in the motion picture industry. In versions 3.4.0 through 3.4.11, the HTJ2K (High-Throughput JPEG 2000) decoder, ht_undo_impl() in OpenEXRCore…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.003 (21.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45696?
CVE-2026-45696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Academysoftwarefoundation Openexr, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-06-18.
How severe is CVE-2026-45696?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.