CVE-2019-5063

Name: CVE-2019-5063
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-03T17:15:12.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 20.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5063 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the data structure persistence functionality of OpenCV 4.1.0. A specially crafted XML file can cause a buffer overflow, resulting in multiple heap corruptions and potential code execution. EPSS estimates a 20.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the data structure persistence functionality of OpenCV 4.1.0. A specially crafted XML file can cause a buffer overflow, resulting in multiple heap corruptions and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted file to trigger this vulnerability.

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

20.95%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opencv	Opencv	4.1.0
Oracle	Application Testing Suite	13.3.0.1
Oracle	Big Data Spatial And Graph	< 2.0
Oracle	Enterprise Manager Base Platform	13.4.0.0

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0852Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0852Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5063?

How severe is CVE-2019-5063?

CVE-2019-5063 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5063?

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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Source: NVD / NIST