CVE-2023-2618

OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module decoded_bit_stream_parser.cpp decodeHanziSegment memory leak

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module up to 4.7.0. Affected by this issue is the function DecodedBitStreamParser::decodeHanziSegment of the file qrcode/decoder/decoded_bit_stream_parser.cpp. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack may be launched remotely. The name of the patch is 2b62ff6181163eea029ed1cab11363b4996e9cd6. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228548.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.228548 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228548 permissions required signature
https://github.com/opencv/opencv_contrib/pull/3484 issue tracking patch
https://github.com/opencv/opencv_contrib/pull/3484/commits/2b62ff6181163eea029ed1cab11363b4996e9cd6 issue tracking patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2618?
CVE-2023-2618 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2618?
To fix CVE-2023-2618, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-2618 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2618 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2618?
CVE-2023-2618 affects OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module.
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