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

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Simple DirectMedia Layer up to 1.2.15/2.0.9. This impacts the function MS_ADPCM_decode of the file audio/SDL_wave.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-7575. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Simple DirectMedia Layer up to 1.2.15/2.0.9. Affected is the function MS_ADPCM_decode of the file audio/SDL_wave.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The bug was discovered 02/07/2019. The weakness was released 02/07/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-7575 since 02/07/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-130653, VDB-130654, VDB-130655 and VDB-130657. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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