CVE-2019-14491 (High) detected in opencv_contrib_python-3.4.3.18-cp36-cp36m-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
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- Python
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Description
## CVE-2019-14491 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - opencv_contrib_python-3.4.3.18-cp36-cp36m-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
Wrapper package for OpenCV python bindings.
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/f8/b0/89f8abccea0810b43d25033d6a02dbe81494cd0013a61ce588c0c0d90dd1/opencv_contrib_python-3.4.3.18-cp36-cp36m-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
Path to dependency file: /client/requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /client/requirements.txt
Dependency Hierarchy:
- :x: **opencv_contrib_python-3.4.3.18-cp36-cp36m-manylinux1_x86_64.whl** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: dev
An issue was discovered in OpenCV before 3.4.7 and 4.x before 4.1.1. There is an out of bounds read in the function cv::predictOrdered in modules/objdetect/src/cascadedetect.hpp, which leads to denial of service.
Publish Date: 2019-08-01
URL: CVE-2019-14491
Base Score Metrics:
- Exploitability Metrics:
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Impact Metrics:
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fm39-cw8h-3p63
Release Date: 2019-08-01
Fix Resolution: 3.4.7.28
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Research direction
Start with /client/requirements.txt on the dev branch and inspect the pinned opencv_contrib_python dependency. Update it to the stated fixed version, 3.4.7.28, then verify that dependency installation succeeds and the vulnerability is no longer reported.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- opencv, python
- Domain
- computer-vision, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Estimated time
- Under an hour
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100