# CVE-2017-12862: In modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt\_pxm.cpp, the length of buffer AutoBuffer \_src is small than expected, which will cause copy buffer overflow l

- Also known as: PYSEC-2026-699, GHSA-5RPC-GWH9-Q9FG, PYSEC-2026-2807
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 3.3.1.11
- Published: 2017-08-15 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- opencv-contrib-python (PyPI): fixed in 3.3.1.11
- opencv-python (PyPI): fixed in 3.3.1.11

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, opencv-contrib-python, opencv-python, upgrade to a fixed version (3.3.1.11) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-02
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/9370
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.html

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