How severe is CVE-2016-1516?

CVE-2016-1516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1516?

CVE-2016-1516 primarily affects Opencv. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1516?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-1516 published?

CVE-2016-1516 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1516

CVE-2016-1516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opencv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Opencv
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1516?: OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2016-1516?: CVE-2016-1516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1516?: CVE-2016-1516 primarily affects Opencv. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1516 published?: CVE-2016-1516 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:opencv:opencv:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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