# CVE-2020-16587: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in chunkOffsetReconstruction in ImfMultiPartI

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-12-09 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in chunkOffsetReconstruction in ImfMultiPartInputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.

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## References

- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/491
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/8b5370c688a7362673c3a5256d93695617a4cd9a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.html

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