CVE-2022-38529: tinyexr commit 0647fb3 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the component rleUncompress.

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-38529 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting tinyexr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tinyexr commit 0647fb3 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the component rleUncompress.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-09-06
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

2022-09-06 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tinyexr project tinyexr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2022-06-28

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2022-06-28

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2022-06-28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tinyexr sudo apt install tinyexr=<VERSION_BEFORE_2022-06-28> sudo apt-mark hold tinyexr

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

dnf --showduplicates list tinyexr sudo dnf downgrade tinyexr-<VERSION_BEFORE_2022-06-28> 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-38529?

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

Is CVE-2022-38529 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38529 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-2022-38529 affect?

CVE-2022-38529 affects tinyexr. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). tinyexr commit 0647fb3 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the component rleUncompress.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38529?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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