Vulnerability Description
An exploitable information vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted XCF image can cause an out-of-bounds read on the heap, resulting in information disclosure. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsdl | Sdl Image | 2.0.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-17Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4177Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4184Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0520ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-17Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4177Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4184Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0520ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-3838?
CVE-2018-3838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An exploitable information vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted XCF image can cause an out-of-bounds read on ...
How severe is CVE-2018-3838?
CVE-2018-3838 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-3838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsdl Sdl Image, Debian Debian Linux.