CVE-2016-1516
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.34%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opencv | Opencv | 3.0.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://arxiv.org/pdf/1701.04739.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/5956Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://arxiv.org/pdf/1701.04739.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/5956Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1516?
OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2016-1516?
CVE-2016-1516 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1516?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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