CVE-2019-12218: Null Pointer Dereference
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 NULL pointer dereference in the SDL2image function IMGLoadPCXRW at IMGpcx.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-12218.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12218?
The severity of CVE-2019-12218 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-12218?
The software affected by CVE-2019-12218 is libSDL2.a in Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) 2.0.9 when used in conjunction with libSDL2_image.a in SDL2_image 2.0.4.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12218?
To fix CVE-2019-12218, update the affected software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12218?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12218 in the following references: [CVE-2019-12218](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-12218), [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.libsdl.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4620), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4238-1).