CVE-2023-2617: OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module decoded_bit_stream_parser.cpp decodeByteSegment null pointer dereference

Published May 10, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenCV wechatqrcode Module up to 4.7.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function DecodedBitStreamParser::decodeByteSegment of the file qrcode/decoder/decodedbitstreamparser.cpp. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228547.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
OpenCV>=4.5.2<=4.7.0
OpenCV>=4.0.0<=4.7.0
debian/opencv
4.5.1+dfsg-54.6.0+dfsg-124.6.0+dfsg-144.10.0+dfsg-2

Event History

May 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:11 PM
Description
Feb 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:11 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this OpenCV issue?

The vulnerability ID of this OpenCV issue is CVE-2023-2617.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2617?

The severity of CVE-2023-2617 is high with a severity score of 7.5.

3

Which module of OpenCV is affected by CVE-2023-2617?

The wechat_qrcode Module of OpenCV is affected by CVE-2023-2617.

4

What is the file and function affected by CVE-2023-2617?

The file and function affected by CVE-2023-2617 are decoded_bit_stream_parser.cpp and DecodedBitStreamParser::decodeByteSegment respectively.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module?

To fix the vulnerability in OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module, you should update to version 4.7.0 or later.

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