Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in OpenColorIO by Academy Software Foundation
CVE-2025-15506

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Academysoftwarefoundation

Status
Opencolorio
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-15506?

A vulnerability exists in OpenColorIO versions up to 2.5.0, specifically in the ConvertToRegularExpression function located in src/OpenColorIO/FileRules.cpp. This weakness can lead to an out-of-bounds read, which poses a risk when the product is manipulated locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and can potentially be utilized by attackers. Users are advised to implement the patch introduced in version 2.5.1 for protection against this issue.

Affected Version(s)

OpenColorIO 2.0

OpenColorIO 2.1

OpenColorIO 2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-15506 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.340444
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.340444
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.733332
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Oneafter (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-15506 : Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in OpenColorIO by Academy Software Foundation