#VU23899 Buffer overflow in OpenCV - CVE-2019-5063

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23899

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5063

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenCV
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Itseez

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the "persistence_xml.cpp" file due to a boundary error in the data structure persistence functionality. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted XML file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenCV: 4.0.0 - 4.1.2

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External links
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0852
https://github.com/opencv/opencv/commit/f42d5399aac80d371b17d689851406669c9b9111#diff-c9729b5bab1646...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.