CVE-2018-5269: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2018
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Updated

In OpenCV 3.3.1, an assertion failure happens in cv::RBaseStream::setPos in modules/imgcodecs/src/bitstrm.cpp because of an incorrect integer cast.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android
OpenCV Opencv=3.3.1
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jan 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5269?

The severity of CVE-2018-5269 is high.

2

How does CVE-2018-5269 affect OpenCV?

CVE-2018-5269 affects OpenCV version 3.3.1.

3

What is the cause of CVE-2018-5269?

The cause of CVE-2018-5269 is an assertion failure in cv::RBaseStream::setPos in modules/imgcodecs/src/bitstrm.cpp.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5269?

Google Android, OpenCV version 3.3.1, Debian Linux versions 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 are affected by CVE-2018-5269.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-5269?

To fix CVE-2018-5269, update to a version of OpenCV that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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