Integer Overflow Vulnerability in OpenCV Image Processing Module

CVE-2017-1000450

What is CVE-2017-1000450?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the image processing functions FillUniColor and FillUniGray of OpenCV. This flaw occurs because these functions do not properly validate input lengths, which can lead to potential exploitation through crafted remote images. Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected system. Users are advised to update to the latest versions of OpenCV to mitigate the impacts of this vulnerability.

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