CVE-2019-15939: Divide by Zero

Published Sep 5, 2019
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in OpenCV 4.1.0. There is a divide-by-zero error in cv::HOGDescriptor::getDescriptorSize in modules/objdetect/src/hog.cpp.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/opencv
4.5.1+dfsg-54.6.0+dfsg-124.6.0+dfsg-144.10.0+dfsg-2
OpenCV Opencv<=4.1.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Sep 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:04 PM
Description
Feb 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:13 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-15939.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15939?

The severity of CVE-2019-15939 is medium.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-15939?

OpenCV 4.1.0, openSUSE Leap 15.1, and Debian Debian Linux 9.0 are affected by CVE-2019-15939.

4

What is the description of CVE-2019-15939?

CVE-2019-15939 is a divide-by-zero error in cv::HOGDescriptor::getDescriptorSize in modules/objdetect/src/hog.cpp in OpenCV 4.1.0.

5

How can CVE-2019-15939 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2019-15939, update your OpenCV software to a version later than 4.1.0 or apply the necessary patches.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203