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CVE-2019-5051

HIGHEPSS 89th pctl
8.8
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

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.

How to fix

Remediation Available
libsdl2-imageDebian
Fixed in:2.0.5+dfsg1-1CVE-2019-5051
Fixed in:2.0.5+dfsg1-1CVE-2019-5051
Fixed in:2.0.5+dfsg1-1CVE-2019-5051
Fixed in:2.0.5+dfsg1-1CVE-2019-5051
libsdl-image1.2Ubuntu
Fixed in:1.2.12-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.16.04.1USN-4238-1
Fixed in:1.2.12-8ubuntu0.1USN-4238-1
sdl-image1.2Ubuntu
Fixed in:1.2.12-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.16.04.1USN-4238-1
Fixed in:1.2.12-8ubuntu0.1USN-4238-1

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

4.04%probability of exploitation in 30 days
89thpercentile

Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 89% of all known CVEs.

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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2024-11-21.