OpenSUSE Linux update for SDL2
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-3839 CVE-2018-3977 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Simple DirectMedia Layer Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software |
| Vendor | zlib license |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU12123
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3839
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the XCF image rendering functionality due to out-of-bounds write on the heap. A remote attacker can display a specially crafted XCF image, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Update the affected packages.
Simple DirectMedia Layer: 2.0.2
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-11/msg00047.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU15994
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3977
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in the XCF image rendering functionality. A remote unauthenticated attacker can supply a specially crafted XCF image, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Simple DirectMedia Layer: 2.0.3
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-11/msg00047.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
