CVE-2019-5059: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 31, 2019
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Updated

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the XPM image rendering functionality of SDL2image 2.0.4. A specially crafted XPM image can cause an integer overflow, allocating too small of a buffer. This buffer can then be written out of bounds resulting in a heap overflow, ultimately ending in code execution. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

5 affected components
libSDL Sdl2 Image=2.0.4
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Jul 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-5059.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5059?

The severity of CVE-2019-5059 is high (8.8).

3

How does CVE-2019-5059 affect Libsdl Sdl2 Image?

CVE-2019-5059 affects Libsdl Sdl2 Image version 2.0.4.

4

Are there any patches or updates available for CVE-2019-5059?

Yes, patches and updates are available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2019-5059?

The impact of CVE-2019-5059 is the potential for code execution through a heap overflow.

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