CVE-2019-7638: High severity libSDL Simple DirectMedia Layer vulnerability
Last updated 25 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 Map1toN in video/SDLpixels.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-2019-7638?
CVE-2019-7638 is a vulnerability found in SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) versions 1.2.15 through 2.0.9.
How severe is CVE-2019-7638?
CVE-2019-7638 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-7638?
SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) versions 1.2.15 through 2.0.9 are affected by CVE-2019-7638.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7638?
To fix CVE-2019-7638, update to the latest version of SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) that is not vulnerable.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7638?
More information about CVE-2019-7638 can be found at the following references: [CVE-2019-7638](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-7638), [SDL Discourse](https://discourse.libsdl.org/t/vulnerabilities-found-in-libsdl-1-2-15/25720), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4143-1).