How severe is CVE-2017-9115?

CVE-2017-9115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9115 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9115?

CVE-2017-9115 affects Openexr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9115?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-9115 published?

CVE-2017-9115 was published on 2017-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9115

CVE-2017-9115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openexr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openexr
Published: 2017-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function in half.h could cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9115?: In OpenEXR 2.2.0, an invalid write of size 2 in the = operator function in half.h could cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2017-9115?: CVE-2017-9115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9115 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9115?: CVE-2017-9115 affects Openexr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9115?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-9115 published?: CVE-2017-9115 was published on 2017-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openexr:openexr:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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