CVE-2017-12603: High severity OpenCV Opencv vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2017
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Updated

OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has an invalid write in the cv::RLByteStream::getBytes function in modules/imgcodecs/src/bitstrm.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread, as demonstrated by the 2-opencv-heapoverflow-fseek test case.

Affected Software

3 affected components
OpenCV Opencv<=3.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Aug 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12603?

CVE-2017-12603 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing heap overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12603?

To mitigate CVE-2017-12603, users should upgrade to OpenCV version 3.4 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-12603?

CVE-2017-12603 affects OpenCV versions up to and including 3.3.0, as well as Debian GNU/Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12603?

CVE-2017-12603 is categorized as an invalid write vulnerability that can lead to heap overflow in the OpenCV library.

5

Can CVE-2017-12603 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-12603 can potentially be exploited remotely when image files are processed by the vulnerable OpenCV functions.

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