Is CVE-2023-50245 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-50245 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-50245 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-50245 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50245?

CVE-2023-50245 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-50245

CWE-120Published: December 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OpenEXR-viewer is a viewer for OpenEXR files with detailed metadata probing. Versions prior to 0.6.1 have a memory overflow vulnerability. This issue is fixed in version 0.6.1.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

OpenEXR-viewer versions prior to 0.6.1 contain a memory overflow vulnerability that could be leveraged by an attacker. With a critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw could lead to full system compromise.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the OpenEXR-viewer software to version 0.6.1 or later.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-50245 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.