Description
OpenCV 3.0.0 has a double free issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | OpenCV 3.0.0 | OpenCV 3.0.0 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | opencv | 3.2.0+dfsg-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | opencv | 3.2.0+dfsg-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | opencv | 3.2.0+dfsg-6 | — |
| Debian 9 | opencv | 2.4.9.1+dfsg1-2+deb9u1 | DLA-2799-1 |
| Debian 8 | opencv | 2.4.9.1+dfsg-1+deb8u2 | DLA-1438-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | opencv | 2.3.1-11+deb7u2 | DLA-1117-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | opencv | 3.2.0+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | opencv | 2.4.9.1+dfsg-1.5ubuntu1.1 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP3 | opencv +1 | 3.1.0-5.1 | openSUSE-SU-2018:1271-1, openSUSE-SU-2018:1265-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | opencv-contrib-python | < 3.3.1.11 | 3.3.1.11 | GHSA-cvhw-2593-5j2q |
| PyPI | opencv-python | < 3.3.1.11 | 3.3.1.11 | GHSA-cvhw-2593-5j2q |
Advisories 5
- DLA-2799-1 opencv - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1438-1 opencv - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1117-1 opencv - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2018:1265-1 Security update for opencv SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2018:1271-1 Security update for opencv SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026