OpenCV 3.0.0 double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenCV 3.0.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-1516. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenCV 3.0.0 (Image Processing Software). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 01/13/2017. The weakness was presented 04/10/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at arxiv.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-1516 since 01/07/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 86 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110066 (openSUSE Security Update : opencv (openSUSE-2018-492)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 171242 (OpenSUSE Security Update for opencv (openSUSE-SU-2018:1385-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (110066). See VDB-99499, VDB-104884, VDB-104885 and VDB-104886 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 110066
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : opencv (openSUSE-2018-492)
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OpenVAS ID: 65163
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 1117-1] opencv security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/07/2016 🔍
01/13/2017 +372 days 🔍
04/09/2017 +86 days 🔍
04/10/2017 +1 days 🔍
04/10/2017 +0 days 🔍
05/23/2018 +408 days 🔍
05/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
11/28/2022 +1649 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 5956
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-1516 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1516
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99498
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-1516 - OpenCV - Double Free Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2017 09:51
Updated: 11/28/2022 08:36
Changes: 04/10/2017 09:51 (71), 08/27/2020 21:40 (4), 11/28/2022 08:32 (4), 11/28/2022 08:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:C1B:103

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