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
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-15939.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-15939?
The severity of CVE-2019-15939 is medium.
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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.
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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.
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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.