CVE-2019-5064
CVE-2019-5064 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opencv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Opencv
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the data structure persistence functionality of OpenCV, before version 4.2.0. A specially crafted JSON file can cause a buffer overflow, resulting in multiple heap corruptions and potentially code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted file to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5064?
- An exploitable heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the data structure persistence functionality of OpenCV, before version 4.2.0. A specially crafted JSON file can cause a buffer overflow, resulting in multiple heap corruptions and potentially code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted file to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5064?
- CVE-2019-5064 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-2019-5064 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5064?
- CVE-2019-5064 primarily affects Opencv. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5064?
- 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-2019-5064 published?
- CVE-2019-5064 was published on 2020-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/15857
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0853
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:opencv:opencv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:big_data_spatial_and_graph:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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