CVE-2017-12863: Opencv python Integer Overflow Or Wraparound Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wq8f-wvqp-xvvm
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-190
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-12863 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability (CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound) affecting Opencv python libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves integer overflow or wraparound in opencv. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.3.1.11.

CVE-2017-12863 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-12863
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wq8f-wvqp-xvvm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Affected Product Opencv python
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-12863

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencv python dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

opencv-python fixed: 3.3.1.11 
pip install opencv-python>=3.3.1.11
opencv-contrib-python fixed: 3.3.1.11 
pip install opencv-contrib-python>=3.3.1.11
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show opencv-python

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2017-12863, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show opencv-python

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencv python in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.3.1.11), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show opencv-python command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound, where the product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. this occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. when this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number. In Opencv python, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In opencv/modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, function PxMDecoder::readData has an integer overflow when calculate src_pitch. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. This affects OpenCV 3.3 (corresponding to OpenCV-Python 3.3.0.9) and earlier.

CVE-2017-12863 Affected Opencv python Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.3.1.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
opencv-python
pypi/opencv-python
PyPI
< 3.3.1.11
3.3.1.11
opencv-contrib-python
pypi/opencv-contrib-python
PyPI
< 3.3.1.11
3.3.1.11

References

NVD — CVE-2017-12863 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12863
Opencv python Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9371
Opencv python Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencv/opencv/pull/9376
Opencv python Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencv/opencv-python
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html
Opencv python Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12863?
CVE-2017-12863 is a security vulnerability in Opencv python involving Integer Overflow or Wraparound in OpenCV under CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound.
Which Opencv python versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.3.1.11 across affected packages: opencv-python, opencv-contrib-python.
What version fixes CVE-2017-12863?
Upgrading to 3.3.1.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencv-python affected?
Yes, opencv-python is affected in releases prior to 3.3.1.11. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.1.11 or later.
Is opencv-contrib-python affected?
Yes, opencv-contrib-python is affected in releases prior to 3.3.1.11. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.1.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12863?
CVE-2017-12863 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-12863?
CVE-2017-12863 is classified under CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound (The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2017-12863?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show opencv-python'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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