SB2017081508 - Integer overflow in Debian Linux



SB2017081508 - Integer overflow in Debian Linux

Published: August 15, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017081508
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12864)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, function ReadNumber did not checkout the input length, which lead to integer overflow. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. This affects Opencv 3.3 and earlier.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.