CVE-2025-48072
Openexr out-of-bounds read
- 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. Version 3.3.2 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow during a read operation due to bad pointer math when decompressing DWAA-packed scan-line EXR files with a maliciously forged chunk. This is fixed in version 3.3.3.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-48072 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-48072 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.
How severe is CVE-2025-48072?
CVE-2025-48072 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48072?
Affected products include Openexr.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48072?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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.