High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 10, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-1516
CVE-2016-1516
Description
OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
opencv-pythonPyPI | < 3.3.1.11 | 3.3.1.11 |
opencv-contrib-pythonPyPI | < 3.3.1.11 | 3.3.1.11 |
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
7- github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/5956nvdIssue TrackingPatchWEB
- arxiv.org/pdf/1701.04739.pdfnvdExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-cvhw-2593-5j2qghsaADVISORY
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00030.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00028.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1516ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/opencv/opencv/pull/9376ghsaWEB
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