# CVE-2022-27470: libsdl2-ttf: SDL_ttf v2.0.18 and below was discovered to contain an arbitrary memory write via the function TTF_RenderText_Solid()

CVE-2022-27470 is fixed in libsdl2-ttf on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-27470, released May 4, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-27470
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0099
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 4, 2022

## Description

SDL_ttf v2.0.18 and below was discovered to contain an arbitrary memory write via the function TTF_RenderText_Solid(). This vulnerability is triggered via a crafted TTF file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libsdl2-ttf Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.0.18+dfsg-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-27470](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-27470.md) | May 4, 2022 |
| Linux | libsdl2-ttf Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.0.18+dfsg-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-27470](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-27470.md) | May 4, 2022 |
| Linux | libsdl2-ttf Debian 14 | 2.0.18+dfsg-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-27470](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-27470.md) | May 4, 2022 |

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