How severe is CVE-2019-5058?

CVE-2019-5058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5058 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5058?

CVE-2019-5058 primarily affects Libsdl Sdl2 Image. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5058?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-5058 published?

CVE-2019-5058 was published on 2019-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5058

CVE-2019-5058 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsdl Sdl2 Image with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Libsdl Sdl2 Image
Published: 2019-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of SDL2_image 2.0.4. A specially crafted XCF image can cause a heap overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5058?: An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of SDL2_image 2.0.4. A specially crafted XCF image can cause a heap overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5058?: CVE-2019-5058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5058 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5058?: CVE-2019-5058 primarily affects Libsdl Sdl2 Image. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5058?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-5058 published?: CVE-2019-5058 was published on 2019-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:libsdl:sdl2_image:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:backports_sle:15.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:backports_sle:15.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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