OpenCV up to 3.3 grfmt_pxm.cpp PxMDecoder::readData integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenCV up to 3.3 and classified as problematic. This affects the function PxMDecoder::readData of the file opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp. The manipulation leads to integer overflow. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-12863. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenCV up to 3.3 (Image Processing Software). This issue affects the function PxMDecoder::readData of the file opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 08/15/2017. The weakness was released 08/15/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-12863 since 08/15/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability 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). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-99498, VDB-104884, VDB-104885 and VDB-104886. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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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

Product: github.com

Advisory: 9371
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12863 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12863
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105311
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2017 03:49
Updated: 12/15/2022 18:15
Changes: 08/16/2017 03:49 (72), 11/07/2019 08:12 (3), 12/15/2022 18:07 (4), 12/15/2022 18:15 (1)
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