CVE-2016-1516

Name: CVE-2016-1516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-10T03:59:01.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

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: Apr 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1516?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST