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CVE-2019-5051

CWE-390Published: July 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when loading a PCX file in SDL2_image, version 2.0.4. A missing error handler can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5051 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

libsdl1 product(s)

sdl2 image

openSUSE2 product(s)

backports sleleap

Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00012.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00029.html

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00026.html

ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0820

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4238-1/

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00012.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00029.html

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00026.html

ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0820

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4238-1/

All References (10)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00012.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00029.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0820Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4238-1/Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00012.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00029.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0820Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4238-1/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-5051

CVSS Score8.8 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-390

CISA KEVNo

Affected4 vendor(s)

PublishedJul 3, 2019

Related CVEs (CWE-390)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2019-5051 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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