Heap-based Buffer Overflow in libsndfile Affects Remote Attackers
CVE-2017-12562

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Libsndfile Project

Status
Libsndfile
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2017

What is CVE-2017-12562?

The vulnerability in libsndfile allows attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow within the psf_binheader_writef function in common.c. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the application or escalate to other unspecified impacts. Users of libsndfile versions up to 1.0.28 are at risk and should apply the necessary security updates promptly.

References

https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/292
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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