MEDIUM
CVE-2020-14410
CWE-125Published: January 19, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 2.0.12 has a heap-based buffer over-read in Blit_3or4_to_3or4__inversed_rgb in video/SDL_blit_N.c via a crafted .BMP file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-14410 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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https://bugzilla.libsdl.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5200Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://hg.libsdl.org/SDL/rev/3f9b4e92c1d9Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/01/msg00024.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5FS32YCEJLQ2FYUWSWYI2ZMQWQEAWJNR/Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-55Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.libsdl.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5200Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://hg.libsdl.org/SDL/rev/3f9b4e92c1d9Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/01/msg00024.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5FS32YCEJLQ2FYUWSWYI2ZMQWQEAWJNR/Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-55Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-14410
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 19, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-14410 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.