CVE-2026-59181
OpenImageIO: Stack buffer overflow in OpenImageIO Cineon reader via unchecked numberOfElements
Description
OpenImageIO is a toolset for reading, writing, and manipulating image files of any image file format relevant to VFX / animation. Prior to 3.0.20.0, 3.1.15.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1, A crafted cineon file can supply a numberofelements value greater than the format maximum of eight. cineoninput::open() uses that unchecked value as the loop bound while filling the fixed strings[8] array, writing pointers beyond the stack buffer and into adjacent state, resulting in memory corruption and denial of service. The affected implementation is identified by src/cineon.imageio/cineoninput.cpp, CineonInput::open(), numberOfElements, and strings[8], which define the relevant source path, functions, state, and trigger. This issue is fixed in versions 3.0.20.0, 3.1.15.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 18, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 18, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenImageIO to version 3.0.20.0 or later.
- Apply updates for 3.1.15.0 or 3.2.0.3-beta1.
- Ensure proper validation of cineon file element counts.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/security/advisories/GHSA-xh8r-vmqq-56pp Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-59181', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-18T16:51:48.812161Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenImageIO is a toolset for reading, writing, and manipulating image files of any image file format relevant to VFX / animation. Prior to 3.0.20.0, 3.1.15.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1, A crafted cineon file can supply a numberofelements value greater than the format maximum of eight. cineoninput::open() uses that unchecked value as the loop bound while filling the fixed strings[8] array, writing pointers beyond the stack buffer and into adjacent state, resulting in memory corruption and denial of service. The affected implementation is identified by src/cineon.imageio/cineoninput.cpp, CineonInput::open(), numberOfElements, and strings[8], which define the relevant source path, functions, state, and trigger. This issue is fixed in versions 3.0.20.0, 3.1.15.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added CWE CWE-121 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/59xxx/CVE-2026-59181.json">CVE-2026-59181</a> Added Reference https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/commit/908f22f5528e88e5e96184c194caa26b54b2b85f Added Reference https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/pull/5250 Added Reference https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/releases/tag/v3.0.20.0 Added Reference https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/releases/tag/v3.1.15.0 Added Reference https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenImageIO/security/advisories/GHSA-xh8r-vmqq-56pp