CVE-2020-19490: tinyexr 0.9.5 has a integer overflow over-write in tinyexr::DecodePixelData in tinyexr.h, related to OpenEXR c

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-19490 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting tinyexr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tinyexr 0.9.5 has a integer overflow over-write in tinyexr::DecodePixelData in tinyexr.h, related to OpenEXR code.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2021-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tinyexr project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tinyexr project tinyexr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tinyexr || rpm -q tinyexr || tinyexr --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tinyexr sudo apt install tinyexr=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.5> sudo apt-mark hold tinyexr

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tinyexr sudo dnf downgrade tinyexr-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.5> sudo dnf versionlock add tinyexr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-19490?

tinyexr: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-19490 being exploited?

CVE-2020-19490 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-19490 affect?

CVE-2020-19490 affects tinyexr. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). tinyexr 0.9.5 has a integer overflow over-write in tinyexr::DecodePixelData in tinyexr.h, related to OpenEXR code.

How urgent is CVE-2020-19490?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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