CVE-2020-16589

Name: CVE-2020-16589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-09T21:15:14.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16589 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A head-based buffer overflow exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in writeTileData in ImfTiledOutputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A head-based buffer overflow exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in writeTileData in ImfTiledOutputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openexr	Openexr	2.3.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/6bb36714528a9563dd3b92720c5063a1284b86f8Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/494Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/commit/6bb36714528a9563dd3b92720c5063a1284b86f8Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/issues/494Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16589?

A head-based buffer overflow exists in Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR 2.3.0 in writeTileData in ImfTiledOutputFile.cpp that can cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR file.

How severe is CVE-2020-16589?

CVE-2020-16589 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16589?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST