What is the severity of CVE-2016-1516?

CVE-2016-1516 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1516?

To fix CVE-2016-1516, update OpenCV to a version later than 3.0.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2016-1516 have on affected systems?

CVE-2016-1516 can lead to remote code execution, which can compromise the integrity and availability of affected systems.

Which versions of OpenCV are impacted by CVE-2016-1516?

CVE-2016-1516 specifically affects OpenCV version 3.0.0.

Is CVE-2016-1516 present in Debian Linux systems?

CVE-2016-1516 can affect Debian Linux systems, particularly versions 8.0 and 9.0 that include OpenCV 3.0.0.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1516

high

8.8

CWE

415

10/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1516: Double Free

First published: Mon Apr 10 2017(Updated: )

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

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
OpenCV	=3.0.0
Debian GNU/Linux	=8.0
Debian GNU/Linux	=9.0

Remedy

https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/5956

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1516?
CVE-2016-1516 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1516?
To fix CVE-2016-1516, update OpenCV to a version later than 3.0.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2016-1516 have on affected systems?
CVE-2016-1516 can lead to remote code execution, which can compromise the integrity and availability of affected systems.
Which versions of OpenCV are impacted by CVE-2016-1516?
CVE-2016-1516 specifically affects OpenCV version 3.0.0.
Is CVE-2016-1516 present in Debian Linux systems?
CVE-2016-1516 can affect Debian Linux systems, particularly versions 8.0 and 9.0 that include OpenCV 3.0.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1516?
CVE-2016-1516 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1516?
To fix CVE-2016-1516, update OpenCV to a version later than 3.0.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2016-1516 have on affected systems?
CVE-2016-1516 can lead to remote code execution, which can compromise the integrity and availability of affected systems.
Which versions of OpenCV are impacted by CVE-2016-1516?
CVE-2016-1516 specifically affects OpenCV version 3.0.0.
Is CVE-2016-1516 present in Debian Linux systems?
CVE-2016-1516 can affect Debian Linux systems, particularly versions 8.0 and 9.0 that include OpenCV 3.0.0.