Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in OpenCV Library by OpenCV

CVE-2017-12604

What is CVE-2017-12604?

The OpenCV Library is affected by a significant flaw that allows for an out-of-bounds write error in the FillUniColor function located in utils.cpp. This occurs during the processing of image files with the cv::imread function, which can lead to potential security risks, including application crashes or exploitation by malicious entities. Users are advised to review and update their OpenCV installations to the latest versions to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

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