CVE Catalog

CVE-2025-12495

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.19%

9th percentile - higher than 9% of all known CVEs

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenEXR library during EXR file parsing. Lack of proper validation of user-supplied data length before copying to a heap buffer allows remote code execution. User interaction is required (opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page).

Risk Assessment

An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the process handling the EXR file, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft. The risk affects applications and services that process EXR files, including graphics tools and rendering servers.

Recommendation

Update OpenEXR library to the latest patched version. Avoid opening EXR files from untrusted sources and implement input validation in applications using OpenEXR.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR EXR File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EXR files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-27946.

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