CVE-2017-12862

Name: CVE-2017-12862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-15T16:29:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12862 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, the length of buffer AutoBuffer _src is small than expected, which will cause copy buffer overflow later. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. EPSS estimates a 3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, the length of buffer AutoBuffer _src is small than expected, which will cause copy buffer overflow later. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. This affects Opencv 3.3 and earlier.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.07%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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/9370Issue Tracking, Patch, 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/9370Issue Tracking, Patch, 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: Aug 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12862?

How severe is CVE-2017-12862?

CVE-2017-12862 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12862?

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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Source: NVD / NIST