CVE-2018-3839
First published: Tue Apr 10 2018(Updated: )
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted XCF image can cause an out-of-bounds write on the heap, resulting in code execution. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libsdl2-image | 2.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1 2.0.5+dfsg1-2 2.6.3+dfsg-1 2.6.3+dfsg-2 | |
| debian/sdl-image1.2 | 1.2.12-10+deb10u1 1.2.12-12 1.2.12-13 | |
| Libsdl Sdl Image | =2.0.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Starwindsoftware Starwind Virtual San Vsphere | =v8-build12533 | |
| Starwindsoftware Starwind Virtual San Vsphere | =v8-build12658 | |
| Starwindsoftware Starwind Virtual San Vsphere | =v8-build12859 |
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Reference Links
- https://hg.libsdl.org/SDL_image/rev/fb643e371806910f1973abfdfe7f981e8dba60f5
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0521
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-3839
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-17
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4177
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4184
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20191008-0002/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3839?
CVE-2018-3839 is an exploitable code execution vulnerability in the XCF image rendering functionality of Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2.
How does CVE-2018-3839 work?
CVE-2018-3839 can be triggered by displaying a specially crafted XCF image, which can cause an out-of-bounds write on the heap, leading to code execution.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3839?
CVE-2018-3839 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-3839?
CVE-2018-3839 affects libsdl2-image versions 2.0.2, 2.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1, 2.0.5+dfsg1-2, and 2.6.3+dfsg-1, sdl-image1.2 versions 1.2.12-10+deb10u1, 1.2.12-12, and 1.2.12-13.
How can I fix CVE-2018-3839?
To fix CVE-2018-3839, update libsdl2-image to versions 2.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1, 2.0.5+dfsg1-2, or 2.6.3+dfsg-2, or update sdl-image1.2 to versions 1.2.12-10+deb10u1, 1.2.12-12, or 1.2.12-13.
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