CVE-2017-12601: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )
OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has a buffer overflow in the cv::BmpDecoder::readData function in modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_bmp.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread, as demonstrated by the 4-buf-overflow-readData-memcpy test case.
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-2017-12601?
CVE-2017-12601 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability, which can lead to potential code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12601?
To fix CVE-2017-12601, update OpenCV to version 3.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-12601?
CVE-2017-12601 affects OpenCV versions up to and including 3.3.0 and specific releases of Debian Linux 8.0 and 9.0.
What happens if I exploit CVE-2017-12601?
Exploiting CVE-2017-12601 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-12601?
Yes, there are documented test cases demonstrating an exploit for CVE-2017-12601.
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