CVE-2017-12606
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.97%
Last modified
CVE-2017-12606 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has an out-of-bounds write error in the function FillColorRow4 in utils.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has an out-of-bounds write error in the function FillColorRow4 in utils.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opencv | Opencv | <= 3.3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9309Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/opencv.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9309Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/opencv.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12606?
OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has an out-of-bounds write error in the function FillColorRow4 in utils.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread.
How severe is CVE-2017-12606?
CVE-2017-12606 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12606?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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