Buffer overflow in Libsdl Sdl Ttf

CVE-2022-27470

SDL_ttf v2.0.18 and below was discovered to contain an arbitrary memory write via the function TTF_RenderText_Solid(). This vulnerability is triggered via a crafted TTF file.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.010 (58.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27470?
CVE-2022-27470 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsdl Sdl Ttf, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-05-04.
How severe is CVE-2022-27470?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.