GHSA-634c-v2xv-ffpg is a medium-severity (CVSS 6.5) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in opencv-python. 2 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for opencv-python — see the affected versions and patch details below.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) 3.3 (corresponding to OpenCV-Python 3.3.0.9) has an out-of-bounds write error in the function FillColorRow1 in utils.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2017-12597.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | opencv-python | all versions | 3.3.1.11pip install --upgrade 'opencv-python==3.3.1.11' |
| 🐍PyPI | opencv-contrib-python | all versions | 3.3.1.11pip install --upgrade 'opencv-contrib-python==3.3.1.11' |
Affected Products
debian linuxdebianopencvopencvResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for opencv-python, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update opencv-python to 3.3.1.11 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-634c-v2xv-ffpg is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop feeding it untrusted input: reject or quarantine files and payloads from unverified sources until you can upgrade, restrict accepted formats to the ones you actually need, and run the parsing or decoding step in a least-privileged sandbox or short-lived worker so a crash or corrupted read cannot reach the rest of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-634c-v2xv-ffpg in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.