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CVE-2026-59181: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in AcademySoftwareFoundation OpenImageIO

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-59181cvecve-2026-59181cwe-121cwe-787
Published: 09/18/2026 (09/18/2026, 15:35:32 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: AcademySoftwareFoundation
Product: OpenImageIO

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.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.1medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Affected software

AcademySoftwareFoundation

OpenImageIO

Affected versions
<3.0.20.0>=3.1.0.0 <3.1.15.0>=3.2.0.0-dev <3.2.0.3-beta1
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
academysoftwarefoundation/OpenImageIO
pkg:github/academysoftwarefoundation/OpenImageIO
Affected versions
<3.0.20.0>=3.1.0.0 <3.1.15.0>=3.2.0.0-dev <3.2.0.3-beta1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/18/2026, 16:02:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

OpenImageIO versions before 3.0.20.0, 3.1.15.0, and 3.2.0.3-beta1 contain a stack-based buffer overflow in the CineonInput::open() function. A crafted cineon file can specify a numberOfElements value greater than eight, which is used unchecked as the loop bound when filling the fixed strings[8] array. This leads to writing pointers beyond the stack buffer into adjacent memory, causing memory corruption and potential denial of service. The vulnerability is identified in src/cineon.imageio/cineoninput.cpp and is fixed in the stated versions.

Potential Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause memory corruption and denial of service in affected OpenImageIO versions. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Upgrade OpenImageIO to version 3.0.20.0, 3.1.15.0, or 3.2.0.3-beta1 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided or required.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
GitHub_M
Date Reserved
2026-07-02T19:53:48.830Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aad5cfd55bf5e2cf53217fa

Added to database: 09/18/2026, 15:47:09 UTC

Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 16:02:02 UTC

Last updated: 09/18/2026, 17:06:14 UTC

Views: 5

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