Heap-based Buffer Overflow in SDL2_image PCX File Loading

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in SDL2_image PCX File Loading

CVE-2019-5051 · HIGH Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when loading a PCX file in SDL2_image, version 2.0.4. A missing error handler can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.

Learn more about our Web Application Penetration Testing UK.