How severe is CVE-2017-12602?

CVE-2017-12602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12602?

CVE-2017-12602 affects Opencv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12602?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12602 published?

CVE-2017-12602 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12602

CVE-2017-12602 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opencv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opencv
Published: 2017-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has a denial of service (memory consumption) issue, as demonstrated by the 10-opencv-dos-memory-exhaust test case.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12602?: OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 has a denial of service (memory consumption) issue, as demonstrated by the 10-opencv-dos-memory-exhaust test case.
How severe is CVE-2017-12602?: CVE-2017-12602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12602?: CVE-2017-12602 affects Opencv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12602 published?: CVE-2017-12602 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opencv:opencv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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