CVE-2019-5063

Advisory

Opencv-python 4.2.0.32 includes a fix for CVE-2019-5063: An exploitable heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the data structure persistence functionality of OpenCV 4.1.0. A specially crafted XML file can cause a buffer overflow, resulting in multiple heap corruptions and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted file to trigger this vulnerability.

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Resources

• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-5063
• https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0852
• https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
• https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html