CVE-2017-12862 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-12862: In modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_pxm.cpp, the length of buffer AutoBuffer _src is small than expected, which will cause copy buffer overflow later. If the image is from remote, may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. This affects Opencv 3.3 and earlier.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-12862 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

opencv→ fixed in3.2.0+dfsg-6urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y opencv
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

opencv→ fixed in3.2.0+dfsg-6urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y opencv
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

opencv→ fixed in3.2.0+dfsg-6urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y opencv
```

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