USN-4238-1: SDL_image vulnerabilities

Published Jan 14, 2020
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Updated

It was discovered that SDLimage incorrectly handled certain image files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impact.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SDL SDL_image

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·02:05 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:05 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this SDL_image vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this SDL_image vulnerability is CVE-2018-3977.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3977?

The severity of CVE-2018-3977 is not specified.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-3977?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-3977 to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impact.

4

Which versions of SDL_image are affected by this vulnerability?

Versions up to and excluding 1.2.12-8ubuntu0.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability in Ubuntu 18.04?

To fix this vulnerability in Ubuntu 18.04, update the libsdl-image1.2 package to version 1.2.12-8ubuntu0.1 or higher.

6

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2018-3977](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-3977), [CVE-2019-12216](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-12216), [CVE-2019-12217](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-12217).

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