CVE-2017-12604: High severity OpenCV Opencv vulnerability
Published Aug 7, 2017
·Updated
OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has an out-of-bounds write error in the FillUniColor function in utils.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread.
Affected Software
3 affected components
OpenCV Opencv<=3.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12604?
CVE-2017-12604 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for out-of-bounds write errors that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-12604?
To fix CVE-2017-12604, upgrade OpenCV to version 3.4 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
3
Which versions of OpenCV are affected by CVE-2017-12604?
CVE-2017-12604 affects OpenCV versions up to and including 3.3.0.
4
Is CVE-2017-12604 present in Debian 8.0 and 9.0?
Yes, CVE-2017-12604 affects both Debian 8.0 and 9.0 when using vulnerable versions of OpenCV.
5
What components are impacted by CVE-2017-12604?
CVE-2017-12604 impacts the FillUniColor function in utils.cpp when processing image files using cv::imread.