CVE-2022-4743
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.26%
Last modified
CVE-2022-4743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential memory leak issue was discovered in SDL2 in GLES_CreateTexture() function in SDL_render_gles.c. The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service attack. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potential memory leak issue was discovered in SDL2 in GLES_CreateTexture() function in SDL_render_gles.c. The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service attack. The vulnerability affects SDL2 v2.0.4 and above. SDL-1.x are not affected.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsdl | Simple Directmedia Layer | >= 2.0.4, < 2.26.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-4743Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2156290Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/commit/00b67f55727bc0944c3266e2b875440da132ce4bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/pull/6269Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-4743Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2156290Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/commit/00b67f55727bc0944c3266e2b875440da132ce4bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/pull/6269Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4743?
A potential memory leak issue was discovered in SDL2 in GLES_CreateTexture() function in SDL_render_gles.c. The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service attack. The vulnerability affects SDL2 v2.0.4 and above. SDL-1.x are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2022-4743?
CVE-2022-4743 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4743?
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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