libsdl2: Multiple Vulnerabilities — GLSA 202305-18

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libsdl2, the worst of which could result in arbitrary code execution.

Affected packages

media-libs/libsdl2 on all architectures
Affected versions < 2.26.0
Unaffected versions >= 2.26.0

Background

Simple DirectMedia Layer is a cross-platform development library designed to provide low level access to audio, keyboard, mouse, joystick, and graphics hardware via OpenGL and Direct3D.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libsdl2. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libsdl2 users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libsdl2-2.26.0"
 

References

Release date
May 03, 2023

Latest revision
May 03, 2023: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

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