CVE-2019-7575

CVE-2019-7575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsdl Simple Directmedia Layer 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: 3% (86th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-787
• Affected product: Libsdl Simple Directmedia Layer
• Published: 2019-02-07
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7575?

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.

How severe is CVE-2019-7575?

CVE-2019-7575 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-2019-7575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7575?

CVE-2019-7575 primarily affects Libsdl Simple Directmedia Layer. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7575?

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-2019-7575 published?

CVE-2019-7575 was published on 2019-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00063.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00073.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00088.html
• https://bugzilla.libsdl.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4493
• https://discourse.libsdl.org/t/vulnerabilities-found-in-libsdl-1-2-15/25720
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00015.html
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00016.html
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00020.html
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00021.html
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/01/msg00024.html
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00032.html
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00008.html
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ZO47LLKKRXKMUGSRCFNHSTHG5OEBYCG/
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201909-07
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-17
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/4156-1/
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/4156-2/

Affected products (10)

• cpe:2.3:a:libsdl:simple_directmedia_layer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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