OpenCV up to 3.3 grfmt_pxm.cpp memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenCV up to 3.3 (Image Processing Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 08/15/2017. The weakness was published 08/15/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-12862 since 08/15/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103575 (Debian DLA-1117-1 : opencv security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 171242 (OpenSUSE Security Update for opencv (openSUSE-SU-2018:1385-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (103575). Similar entries are available at VDB-99498, VDB-104884, VDB-104885 and VDB-104886. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 103575
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1117-1 : opencv security update
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OpenVAS ID: 65163
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 1117-1] opencv security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 1438-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105310
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Created: 08/16/2017 03:49 AM
Updated: 12/15/2022 06:00 PM
Changes: 08/16/2017 03:49 AM (71), 11/07/2019 08:11 AM (3), 12/15/2022 06:00 PM (4)
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