Out-of-bounds Write in OpenCV

HIGH 7.8CVE-2019-9423 · GHSA-8849-5h85-98qw · PYSEC-2026-2796 · Published 27/09/2019 · updated 17/06/2026

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
opencv-contrib-python PyPI	`≤ 4.1.1.26`	No fix yet
opencv-contrib-python-headless PyPI	`≤ 4.1.1.26`	No fix yet
opencv-python PyPI	`≤ 4.1.1.26`	No fix yet
opencv-python-headless PyPI	`≤ 4.1.1.26`	No fix yet

Description

In opencv calls that use libpng, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges required. User interaction is not required for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-110986616

NVD description

References

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9423 · ADVISORY
opencv/opencv-python · PACKAGE
source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10 · WEB
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/10/25/17 · WEB
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/10/27/1 · WEB
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/07/1 · WEB
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/05/1 · WEB
pypi.org/project/opencv-contrib-python · PACKAGE
GitHub Advisory GHSA-8849-5h85-98qw · ADVISORY
pypi.org/project/opencv-python · PACKAGE
pypi.org/project/opencv-python-headless · PACKAGE
pypi.org/project/opencv-contrib-python-headless · PACKAGE

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