GHSA-w2pj-9cgh-mq2c opencv-contrib-python-headless bundled libwebp binaries in wheels that are vulnerable to CVE-2023-4863
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by tricking users into processing malicious WebP images via the vulnerable bundled libwebp library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is GHSA-w2pj-9cgh-mq2c?
GHSA-w2pj-9cgh-mq2c is a memory corruption vulnerability in opencv-contrib-python-headless, published on 30 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Which versions are affected by GHSA-w2pj-9cgh-mq2c?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including opencv-contrib-python-headless.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
opencv-contrib-python-headless PyPI | All versions | 4.8.1.78 |
opencv-contrib-python-headless PyPI | All versions | 4.8.1.78 |
How do I fix GHSA-w2pj-9cgh-mq2c?
Upgrade opencv-contrib-python-headless to 4.8.1.78 or later.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GHSA-w2pj-9cgh-mq2c being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-w2pj-9cgh-mq2c in the wild and no public exploit code.