CVE-2018-3839: High severity sdl_image vulnerability
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2image-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.
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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.