Integer overflow in Libsdl Sdl2 Image

CVE-2019-5052

An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists when loading a PCX file in SDL2_image 2.0.4. A specially crafted file can cause an integer overflow, resulting in too little memory being allocated, which can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.045 (91.2th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 91st percentile — 91.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2019-5052: held from 0.045 to 0.045.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.045 · newest: 0.045 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5052?
CVE-2019-5052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsdl Sdl2 Image, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-07-03.
How severe is CVE-2019-5052?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.