NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting sdl_image package, versions [,3.4.0)
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- published12 Jan 2026
- disclosed19 Dec 2021
- creditAlbin Eldstål-Ahrens
Introduced: 19 Dec 2021
CVE-2021-45340 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade sdl_image to version 3.4.0 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to NULL Pointer Dereference in the stbi__convert_format() function via the stb_image.h component. An attacker can cause a crash and denial of service by loading a specially crafted invalid PICT file.