# CVE-2018-18444: libopenexr22: makeMultiView.cpp in exrmultiview in OpenEXR 2.3.0 has an out-of-bounds write, leading to an assertion failure or pos...

CVE-2018-18444 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by libopenexr22 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1, released October 17, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-18444
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0262
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 17, 2018

## Description

makeMultiView.cpp in exrmultiview in OpenEXR 2.3.0 has an out-of-bounds write, leading to an assertion failure or possibly unspecified other impact.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libopenexr22 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1 | [libopenexr22 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenexr22-2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1.md) | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenexr24 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1 | [libopenexr24 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libopenexr24-2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Linux | openexr Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1 | [openexr 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openexr-2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.1.md) | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Linux | openexr Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1 | [openexr 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-openexr-2.3.0-6ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 14, 2020 |

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