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CVE-2017-12863

29
FAUCET Score

CVE-2017-12863 is an integer overflow vulnerability in OpenCV versions 3.3 and earlier, specifically within the PxMDecoder::readData function in opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp. This flaw can be triggered when processing maliciously crafted image files, potentially leading to remote code execution or denial of service. With a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 (High), it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to achieve high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.

Impacted Technologies

VendorProductVersion(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 Data

CVSS version used by this source: 3.1

8.8HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
Exploitability Score
2.8
Impact Score
5.9
CvssVersion
3.1

Exploit Intelligence

EPSS Score
2.70%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS Percentile
84.3%
Percentile rank of EPSS score among Peer Group
As of 2026-07-24
Model: v2026.06.15
This CVE's current EPSS score of 0.0270 is in the 83rd percentile among its peer group of 14,825 CVEs.

Social Chatter

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.2 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.

Media Mentions

No media coverage found for this CVE.

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.

Remediation

Patch Available

Vendor Patches (5)

github_advisorypatch availablevia nvd_reference
View patch
pippatch availablevia ghsa
Product: opencv-pythonFixed in: 3.3.1.11
pippatch availablevia ghsa
Product: opencv-contrib-pythonFixed in: 3.3.1.11
redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6Fixed in: opencv
redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7Fixed in: opencv

Vendor Advisories (2)

pipGHSA-wq8f-wvqp-xvvmhigh

Integer Overflow or Wraparound in OpenCV

Oct 12, 2021
redhatCVE-2017-12863Low

opencv: Integer overflow in PxMDecoder::readData function in imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp

Aug 15, 2017

References

github.com / opencv/opencv/issues/9371
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
lists.debian.org / debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
lists.debian.org / debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
security.gentoo.org / glsa/201712-02
Third Party Advisory