Buffer overflow in sdl2_image (Alpine package)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-5051
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 sdl2_image (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU33389

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5051

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when loading a PCX file in SDL2_image, version 2.0.4. A missing error handler can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

sdl2_image (Alpine package): 2.0.2-r1 - 2.0.4-r0

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=f39cc4a76fb62bedd5c496cbc5e5893066fc79e6
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=55de9cfbb9d142a1a279c1ca0e6f81b533b56051
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9f6b061f48c397e4e666fcf6f75fabe92b6033d2


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.



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