# CVE-2020-15305: libopenexr22: An issue was discovered in OpenEXR before 2.5.2

CVE-2020-15305 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by libopenexr22 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.3, released June 25, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-15305
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0042
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 25, 2020

## Description

An issue was discovered in OpenEXR before 2.5.2. Invalid input could cause a use-after-free in DeepScanLineInputFile::DeepScanLineInputFile() in IlmImf/ImfDeepScanLineInputFile.cpp.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libopenexr22 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.3 | [libopenexr22 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenexr22-2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Linux | libopenexr24 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.2 | [libopenexr24 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libopenexr24-2.3.0-6ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Linux | openexr Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.3 | [openexr 2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openexr-2.2.0-11.1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Linux | openexr Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.2 | [openexr 2.3.0-6ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-openexr-2.3.0-6ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 25, 2020 |

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