SB2018051410 - SUSE Linux update for opencv
Published: May 14, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018051410
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Double-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1516)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to double-free error. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
2) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1517)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash via vectors involving corrupt chunks.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.