CVE-2017-12604 describes an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through version 3.3, specifically within the FillUniColor function when processing image files via cv::imread. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), indicating a critical risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, organizations using affected Debian Linux and OpenCV versions should apply available patches.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:opencv:opencv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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