CVE-2019-7576: High severity libSDL Simple DirectMedia Layer vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
Other sources
SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x through 2.0.9 has a heap-based buffer over-read in InitMSADPCM in audio/SDLwave.c (outside the wNumCoef loop).
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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debian/libsdl1.2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.15+dfsg2-6Fixed in 1.2.15+dfsg2-8 - Upgrade
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debian/libsdl2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.0.14+dfsg2-3+deb11u1Fixed in 2.0.14+dfsg2-3+deb11u2Fixed in 2.26.5+dfsg-1Fixed in 2.32.4+dfsg-1Fixed in 2.32.10+dfsg-6 - Upgrade
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alpine/sdlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.15-r11 - Upgrade
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alpine/sdlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.15-r8 - Upgrade
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alpine/sdlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.15-r9 - Upgrade
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alpine/sdlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.15-r10 - Upgrade
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alpine/sdl2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.0.10-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7576?
CVE-2019-7576 is a vulnerability in SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x through 2.0.9 that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read in audio/SDL_wave.c.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7576?
The severity of CVE-2019-7576 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.
How does CVE-2019-7576 affect SDL?
CVE-2019-7576 affects SDL versions 1.2.15 and 2.x through 2.0.9, causing a heap-based buffer over-read in the InitMS_ADPCM function in audio/SDL_wave.c.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7576?
To fix CVE-2019-7576, users should update to the patched versions of SDL: 2.0.2+dfsg1-3ubuntu1.3+ for Ubuntu Trusty, 1.2.15+dfsg2-0.1ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu Bionic, 1.2.15-8ubuntu1.1+ for Ubuntu Trusty, and 1.2.15+dfsg1-3ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu Xenial.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7576?
More information about CVE-2019-7576 can be found in the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.libsdl.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4490), [SDL.org](https://discourse.libsdl.org/t/vulnerabilities-found-in-libsdl-1-2-15/25720), [Debian](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00015.html).