Out-of-bounds read in sdl2_image (Alpine package)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-3837
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		sdl2_image (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU12121

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3837

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in the PCX image rendering functionality due to out-of-bounds read on the heap. A remote attacker can display a specially crafted PCX image, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

sdl2_image (Alpine package): 2.0.1-r1

CPE2.3 External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9f0236c2477637c822aa9ce33b3648f74607c3da
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2271c9b08f83a5ddae09fe4007b3ead3a9e03c26


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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