CVE-2022-34568

Name: CVE-2022-34568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-28T22:15:08.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SDL v1.2 was discovered to contain a use-after-free via the XFree function at /src/video/x11/SDL_x11yuv.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SDL v1.2 was discovered to contain a use-after-free via the XFree function at /src/video/x11/SDL_x11yuv.c.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libsdl	Simple Directmedia Layer	>= 1.2.1, <= 1.2.15

References

https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL-1.2/issues/863Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-17
https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL-1.2/issues/863Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-17

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34568?

SDL v1.2 was discovered to contain a use-after-free via the XFree function at /src/video/x11/SDL_x11yuv.c.

How severe is CVE-2022-34568?

CVE-2022-34568 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34568?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST