CVE-2017-12862
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
PyPI
package-ecosystem
opencv
oss-projectaka wechat_qrcode module, opencv-python
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
OpenCV team
oss-projectaka opencv-python, cvvat, opencv
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html
lists.debian.org
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02
security.gentoo.org
https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9370
github.com
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