CVE-2025-53644: opencv — Exploit & Fix

Description

OpenCV is an Open Source Computer Vision Library. Versions 4.10.0 and 4.11.0 have an uninitialized pointer variable on stack that may lead to arbitrary heap buffer write when reading crafted JPEG images. Version 4.12.0 fixes the vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-457 CWE-457

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
opencv	opencv	4.10.0 — 4.12.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/opencv/opencv/commit/a39db41390de546d18962ee1278bd6dbb715f466

Exploits

https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2025-057_OpenCV/

Other References

https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues/27271 https://github.com/opencv/opencv/releases/tag/4.12.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53644? +

OpenCV is an Open Source Computer Vision Library. Versions 4.10.0 and 4.11.0 have an uninitialized pointer variable on stack that may lead to arbitrary heap buffer write when reading crafted JPEG images. Version 4.12.0 fixes the vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-53644? +

CVE-2025-53644 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53644? +

CVE-2025-53644 affects products from opencv, specifically: opencv. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53644? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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