OpenCV 3.3.1 grfmt_hdr.cpp checkSignature memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenCV 3.3.1. Impacted is the function cv::HdrDecoder::checkSignature of the file modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_hdr.cpp. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-18009. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenCV 3.3.1 (Image Processing Software). This issue affects the function cv::HdrDecoder::checkSignature of the file modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_hdr.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In OpenCV 3.3.1, a heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function cv::HdrDecoder::checkSignature in modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_hdr.cpp.

The bug was discovered 01/01/2018. The weakness was published 01/01/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-18009 since 01/01/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110543 (openSUSE Security Update : opencv (openSUSE-2018-629)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 171252 (OpenSUSE Security Update for opencv (openSUSE-SU-2018:1438-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 6 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (110543). Similar entries are available at VDB-111173, VDB-111253, VDB-111470 and VDB-111471. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 110543
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : opencv (openSUSE-2018-629)
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OpenVAS ID: 58328
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for opencv openSUSE-SU-2018:1438-1 (opencv)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 10479
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-18009 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18009
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111215
SecurityFocus: 106945

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/01/2018 17:18
Updated: 01/19/2023 15:14
Changes: 01/01/2018 17:18 (59), 12/18/2019 20:32 (16), 01/28/2021 10:31 (2), 01/19/2023 15:14 (3)
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