Double Free in Opencv

CVE-2016-1516

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

Vulnerability class: Double Free

EPSS: 0.023 (81.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cret@cert.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cret@cert.org (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
  • cret@cert.org (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cret@cert.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1516?
CVE-2016-1516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opencv, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-04-10.
How severe is CVE-2016-1516?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-1516 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.