CVE-2019-12218 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the IMG_LoadPCX_RW function within libSDL2_image 2.0.4 when used with libSDL2.a in Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) 2.0.9. This flaw could lead to a denial of service (availability impact) due to the dereference. With a CVSSv3 score of 6.5 (Medium), it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libsdl:sdl2_image:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libsdl:simple_directmedia_layer:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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