CVE-2025-48071
Openexr buffer overflow
- Published31 Jul 2025
Description
OpenEXR provides the specification and reference implementation of the EXR file format, an image storage format for the motion picture industry. In versions 3.3.2 through 3.3.0, there is a heap-based buffer overflow during a write operation when decompressing ZIPS-packed deep scan-line EXR files with a maliciously forged chunk header. This is fixed in version 3.3.3.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-48071 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-48071 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.32%.
How severe is CVE-2025-48071?
CVE-2025-48071 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48071?
Affected products include Openexr.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48071?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openexr 3.3.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.