opencv / opencv/opencv-python

CVE-2019-9423 for opencv-python

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Description

SCA raises a high severity CVE for opencv and I can't see any issue related to that.

OUT-OF-BOUNDS WRITE IN OPENCV-CONTRIB-PYTHON --> CVE-2019-9423

An update of libpng should fix it (like previous case here), could anybody help on this please ?

Thanks 😄

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Research direction

Start by examining the opencv-python packaging and build configuration for how libpng is included in the generated wheels. Confirm whether the bundled dependency is affected by CVE-2019-9423 and verify that rebuilt packages no longer trigger the reported SCA finding.

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Assessment

Tech stack
opencv, python
Domain
build-system, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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