CVE-2017-12862
opencv: Heap-based buffer over-write in modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.0
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Published · August 15, 2017
Updated · May 13, 2026
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.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.0 · 3.3CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow