Simple DirectMedia Layer up to 1.2.15/2.0.9 audio/SDL_wave.c IMA_ADPCM_decode memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in Simple DirectMedia Layer up to 1.2.15/2.0.9. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function IMA_ADPCM_decode of the file audio/SDL_wave.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-7574. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Simple DirectMedia Layer up to 1.2.15/2.0.9. This issue affects the function IMA_ADPCM_decode of the file audio/SDL_wave.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x through 2.0.9 has a heap-based buffer over-read in IMA_ADPCM_decode in audio/SDL_wave.c.

The bug was discovered 02/07/2019. The weakness was published 02/07/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.fedoraproject.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-7574 since 02/07/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277627 (Fedora Security Update for SDL (FEDORA-2019-7a554204c1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-130653, VDB-130654, VDB-130656 and VDB-130657. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Simple DirectMedia Layer

Version

• 1.2.0
• 1.2.1
• 1.2.2
• 1.2.3
• 1.2.4
• 1.2.5
• 1.2.6
• 1.2.7
• 1.2.8
• 1.2.9
• 1.2.10
• 1.2.11
• 1.2.12
• 1.2.13
• 1.2.14
• 1.2.15
• 2.0.0
• 2.0.1
• 2.0.2
• 2.0.3
• 2.0.4
• 2.0.5
• 2.0.6
• 2.0.7
• 2.0.8
• 2.0.9

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• open-source

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