OpenSUSE Linux update for SDL2



| Updated: 2023-03-07
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-7637
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Opensuse
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Heap out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU17689

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7637

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer over-read condition in the SDL_FillRect function. A remote attacker can trick the victim into accessing a crafted image file and perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 15.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00081.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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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