# CVE-2023-2617: OpenCV wechat\_qrcode Module decoded\_bit\_stream\_parser.cpp decodeByteSegment null pointer dereference

- Severity: CVSS 5.3 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2023-05-10 · Updated: 2025-01-27

## Affected

- OpenCV wechat\_qrcode Module: 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

## Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenCV wechat_qrcode Module up to 4.7.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function DecodedBitStreamParser::decodeByteSegment of the file qrcode/decoder/decoded_bit_stream_parser.cpp. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228547.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on OpenCV wechat\_qrcode Module, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.228547
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228547
- https://github.com/opencv/opencv_contrib/pull/3480
- https://gist.github.com/GZTimeWalker/3ca70a8af2f5830711e9cccc73fb5270

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