CVE-2026-63638
- Published18 Sept 2026
Description
OpenImageIO is a toolset for reading, writing, and manipulating image files of any image file format relevant to VFX / animation. Prior to 3.0.21.0, 3.1.16.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1, A crafted cineon image can declare unsupported component bit depth 26. cineoninput::open() maps it to a 32-bit imagespec, but libcineon maps the unsupported depth to an 8-byte value, so cineoninput::read_native_scanline() causes attacker-controlled data to be written beyond the 4-byte-per-pixel caller buffer, resulting in a heap out-of-bounds write and memory corruption. The affected implementation is identified by src/cineon.imageio/cineoninput.cpp, CineonInput::open(), CineonInput::read_native_scanline(), ComponentDataSize(), bit depth 26, and ImageSpec, which define the relevant source path, functions, state, and trigger. This issue is fixed in versions 3.0.21.0, 3.1.16.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/commit/6f2b2e85b3b3933ccc5a46303d5535f99bfa39fb
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/pull/5283
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/releases/tag/v3.0.21.0
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/releases/tag/v3.1.16.0
- https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/security/advisories/GHSA-9hxv-jvgr-3x8g
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-63638 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-63638 is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
How severe is CVE-2026-63638?
CVE-2026-63638 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated high.
How do I fix CVE-2026-63638?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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