#VU12122 Out-of-bounds read in Simple DirectMedia Layer - CVE-2018-3838

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12122

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3838

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 XCF image rendering functionality due to out-of-bounds read on the heap. A remote attacker can display a specially crafted XCF 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
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-3838

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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.