CVE-2019-12221: Medium severity libSDL Sdl2 Image vulnerability
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 SEGV in the SDL function SDLfreeREAL at stdlib/SDLmalloc.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12221?
CVE-2019-12221 is a vulnerability in libSDL2.a in Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) 2.0.9 when used with libSDL2_image.a in SDL2_image 2.0.4.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12221?
The severity of CVE-2019-12221 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-12221?
CVE-2019-12221 affects libSDL2.a 2.0.9 and libSDL2_image.a 2.0.4.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12221?
To fix CVE-2019-12221, you should update to a patched version of libSDL2.a and libSDL2_image.a provided by the software vendors.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12221?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12221 on MITRE's CVE website, Ubuntu Security Notices, and the NIST National Vulnerability Database.