QID 980101

QID 980101: Python (pip) Security Update for opencv-contrib-python (GHSA-w96g-3p64-63wr)

OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) through 3.3 (corresponding to OpenCV-Python 3.3.0.9) has a buffer overflow in the cv::BmpDecoder::readData function in modules/imgcodecs/src/grfmt_bmp.cpp when reading an image file by using cv::imread, as demonstrated by the 4-buf-overflow-readData-memcpy test case.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-w96g-3p64-63wr for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980101

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-w96g-3p64-63wr opencv-contrib-python URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-w96g-3p64-63wr
    GHSA-w96g-3p64-63wr opencv-python URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-w96g-3p64-63wr