CVE-2017-12599
First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )
OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has an out-of-bounds read error in the function icvCvt_BGRA2BGR_8u_C4C3R when reading an image file by using cv::imread.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenCV | <=3.3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12599?
CVE-2017-12599 has a high severity due to its potential to cause out-of-bounds read errors, which can lead to information disclosure.
How does CVE-2017-12599 affect OpenCV versions?
CVE-2017-12599 affects OpenCV versions up to and including 3.3.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-12599 on image processing?
CVE-2017-12599 can lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior when processing certain image files.
How can users mitigate CVE-2017-12599?
Users can mitigate CVE-2017-12599 by upgrading to OpenCV version 3.4.0 or later where the vulnerability is fixed.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2017-12599?
CVE-2017-12599 affects Debian GNU/Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0 that utilize vulnerable OpenCV libraries.
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