8.8
HIGH
CVE-2017-12863
OpenCV PXM Image Decoder Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Description

In opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, function PxMDecoder::readData has an integer overflow when calculate src_pitch. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. This affects Opencv 3.3 and earlier.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 15, 2017, 4:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 30, 2021, 10:06 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-12863 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Debian debian_linux
1 Opencv opencv
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2017-12863.

URL Resource
https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9371 Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02 Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2017-12863 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 30, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html No Types Assigned https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 17, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 10, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 30, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html [No Types Assigned]
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 20, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02 No Types Assigned https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html No Types Assigned https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 24, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Dec. 16, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 27, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description In opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, function PxMDecoder::readData has a integer overflow when calculate src_pitch. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. This affects Opencv 3.3 and earlier. In opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, function PxMDecoder::readData has an integer overflow when calculate src_pitch. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. This affects Opencv 3.3 and earlier.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 21, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9371 No Types Assigned https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9371 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-190
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:opencv:opencv:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

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