OSV-2024-1417 Heap-buffer-overflow in cv::PngDecoder::read_from_io

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A heap-buffer-overflow in OpenCV's PNG decoder allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious images.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2024-1417?

OSV-2024-1417 is a memory corruption vulnerability in opencv, published on 2 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=386688710

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 4
Crash state:
cv::PngDecoder::read_from_io
cv::PngDecoder::read_chunk
cv::PngDecoder::readHeader

Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-1417?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including opencv.

PackageAffectedFixed in
opencv OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2024-1417?

No fix has been published for OSV-2024-1417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2024-1417 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-1417 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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