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CVE-2026-41142

Openexr integer overflow

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.73%
  1. Published7 May 2026

Description

OpenEXR provides the specification and reference implementation of the EXR file format, an image storage format for the motion picture industry. From versions 3.0.0 to before 3.2.9, 3.3.0 to before 3.3.11, and 3.4.0 to before 3.4.11, there is an integer overflow in ImageChannel::resize that leads to heap OOB write via OpenEXRUtil public API. This issue has been patched in versions 3.2.9, 3.3.11, and 3.4.11.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openexr≥ 3.0.0 < 3.2.9 · ≥ 3.3.0 < 3.3.11 · ≥ 3.4.0 < 3.4.11

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-41142 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-41142 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.73%.

How severe is CVE-2026-41142?

CVE-2026-41142 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-41142?

Affected products include Openexr.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41142?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openexr 3.2.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.