# CVE-2017-18009: In OpenCV 3.3.1, a heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function cv::HdrDecoder::checkSignature in modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt\_hdr.cpp.

- Also known as: GHSA-83RH-HX5X-Q9P5, PYSEC-2026-2810, PYSEC-2026-702
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 3.4.1.15
- Published: 2018-01-01 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- opencv-python (PyPI): fixed in 3.4.1.15
- opencv-contrib-python (PyPI): fixed in 3.4.1.15

## Description

In OpenCV 3.3.1, a heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function cv::HdrDecoder::checkSignature in modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_hdr.cpp.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, opencv-python, opencv-contrib-python, upgrade to a fixed version (3.4.1.15) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106945
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/10479

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