Vulnerability identifier: #VU12121

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Simple DirectMedia Layer
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: zlib license

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

Simple DirectMedia Layer: 2.0.2

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-3837

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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.