CVE-2018-5269 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-5269, an OpenCV 3.3.1 vulnerability causing assertion failure due to incorrect integer casting. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
OpenCV 3.3.1 library experiences an assertion failure due to inaccurate integer conversion.
Understanding CVE-2018-5269
An assertion failure occurs in the function cv::RBaseStream::setPos in the file bitstrm.cpp within the OpenCV 3.3.1 library due to an inaccurate conversion of an integer.
What is CVE-2018-5269?
This CVE describes an assertion failure in OpenCV 3.3.1 library caused by incorrect integer casting.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5269
The vulnerability can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition or potentially arbitrary code execution.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5269
OpenCV 3.3.1 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
An assertion failure occurs in cv::RBaseStream::setPos in modules/imgcodecs/src/bitstrm.cpp due to an incorrect integer cast.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: 3.3.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises from an inaccurate conversion of an integer within the OpenCV library.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect systems from CVE-2018-5269.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security updates provided by OpenCV promptly.
- Monitor vendor sources for patches and advisories.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement secure coding practices to avoid similar issues in the future.
- Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.
Patching and Updates
Ensure OpenCV is updated to a secure version to mitigate the vulnerability.