CVE-2019-12216: Buffer Overflow

Published May 20, 2019
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in libSDL2.a in Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) 2.0.9 when used in conjunction with libSDL2image.a in SDL2image 2.0.4. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the SDL2image function IMGLoadPCXRW at IMGpcx.c.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libsdl2-image
2.0.5+dfsg1-22.6.3+dfsg-12.8.8+dfsg-1
debian/sdl-image1.2
1.2.12-121.2.12-131.2.12-14
All of the following
libSDL Sdl2 Image=2.0.4
libSDL Simple DirectMedia Layer=2.0.9
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04

Event History

May 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:32 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:15 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-12216?

CVE-2019-12216 is a vulnerability in libSDL2.a in Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) 2.0.9 when used in conjunction with libSDL2_image.a in SDL2_image 2.0.4.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12216?

The severity of CVE-2019-12216 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does CVE-2019-12216 affect the software?

CVE-2019-12216 affects libSDL2.a in SDL 2.0.9 and libSDL2_image.a in SDL2_image 2.0.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-12216?

To fix CVE-2019-12216, update the affected software to the specified versions or apply the recommended remedies.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12216?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-12216 on the CVE Mitre website, the SDL bugzilla, and the Ubuntu security notices.

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