CVE-2018-7712: High severity OpenCV Opencv vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2018
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Updated

DISPUTED The validateInputImageSize function in modules/imgcodecs/src/loadsave.cpp in OpenCV 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) because (size.height <= (1<<20)) may be false. Note: “OpenCV CVAssert is not an assertion (C-like assert()), it is regular C++ exception which can raised in case of invalid or non-supported parameters.”

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenCV Opencv=3.4.1

Event History

Mar 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Disputed
11:29 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7712?

CVE-2018-7712 is a vulnerability in OpenCV 3.4.1 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) due to a flaw in the validateInputImageSize function.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-7712?

CVE-2018-7712 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

How can the validateInputImageSize function be exploited?

By providing malicious input images with a height larger than (1<<20), an attacker can trigger an assertion failure, resulting in a denial of service.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-7712?

At this time, there is no official fix available for CVE-2018-7712. Please refer to the provided references for any updates or patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7712?

More information about CVE-2018-7712 can be found in the provided references: [1] [2].

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