CVE-2019-7578: 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 InitIMAADPCM in audio/SDLwave.c.
— Launchpad
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-2019-7578?
CVE-2019-7578 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.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7578?
SDL versions through 1.2.15 and 2.x through 2.0.9 are affected by CVE-2019-7578.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7578?
CVE-2019-7578 has a severity level of 8.1 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2019-7578?
To fix CVE-2019-7578, you need to update the affected SDL library to version 2.0.2+dfsg1-3ubuntu1.3+ or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7578?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-7578 in the following resources: [link1](https://bugzilla.libsdl.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4494), [link2](https://discourse.libsdl.org/t/vulnerabilities-found-in-libsdl-1-2-15/25720), [link3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00015.html)