CVE-2020-6156

CVE-2020-6156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pixar Openusd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Description

A heap overflow vulnerability exists in Pixar OpenUSD 20.05 when the software parses compressed sections in binary USD files. To trigger this vulnerability, the victim needs to open an attacker-provided malformed file in an instance USDC file format path element token index.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6156?
A heap overflow vulnerability exists in Pixar OpenUSD 20.05 when the software parses compressed sections in binary USD files. To trigger this vulnerability, the victim needs to open an attacker-provided malformed file in an instance USDC file format path element token index.
How severe is CVE-2020-6156?
CVE-2020-6156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6156?
CVE-2020-6156 affects Pixar Openusd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6156?
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-2020-6156 published?
CVE-2020-6156 was published on 2020-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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