SUSE update for openexr

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU60052

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45942

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Imf_3_1::LineCompositeTask::execute() method. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package openexr to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP5

OpenEXR: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

libIlmImf-Imf_2_1-21-debuginfo: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

libIlmImf-Imf_2_1-21: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

openexr-devel: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

openexr-debuginfo: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

openexr-debugsource: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

libIlmImf-Imf_2_1-21-debuginfo-32bit: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

libIlmImf-Imf_2_1-21-32bit: before 2.1.0-6.45.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20220061-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.