OSV-2020-1819 Heap-buffer-overflow in void cv::copyToMat<int>
A heap buffer overflow in OpenCV's JPEG2000 decoder allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious images.
- 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
- None listed
What is OSV-2020-1819?
OSV-2020-1819 is a memory corruption vulnerability in opencv, published on 21 Sep 2020. 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
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=25779
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 4
Crash state:
void cv::copyToMat<int>
cv::decodeSRGBData
cv::Jpeg2KOpjDecoder::readData
Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-1819?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including opencv.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
opencv OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2020-1819?
No fix has been published for OSV-2020-1819 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is OSV-2020-1819 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-1819 in the wild and no public exploit code.