CVE-2019-5057
First published: Wed Jul 31 2019(Updated: )
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the PCX image-rendering functionality of SDL2_image 2.0.4. A specially crafted PCX image can cause a heap overflow, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SDL2_image | =2.0.4 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| openSUSE | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00030.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0841
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5057?
CVE-2019-5057 is an exploitable code execution vulnerability in the PCX image-rendering functionality of SDL2_image 2.0.4.
How does CVE-2019-5057 work?
An attacker can display a specially crafted PCX image to trigger a heap overflow, resulting in code execution.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5057?
CVE-2019-5057 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5057?
SDL2_image 2.0.4, openSUSE Backports SLE 15.0, openSUSE Backports SLE 15.0-sp1, openSUSE Leap 15.0, and openSUSE Leap 15.1 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2019-5057?
Update to a patched version of SDL2_image or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendors.
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- version/opensuse/15.1