CVE-2016-1517 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

OpenCV 3.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segfault) via vectors involving corrupt chunks.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opencv	Opencv	3.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://arxiv.org/pdf/1701.04739.pdfExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/5956Issue TrackingPatch
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1701.04739.pdfExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/5956Issue TrackingPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1517?

CVE-2016-1517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). OpenCV 3.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segfault) via vectors involving corrupt chunks.

How severe is CVE-2016-1517?

CVE-2016-1517 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1517?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opencv Opencv.