NULL Pointer Dereference in libsndfile Affects Sound File Processing by Vendor
CVE-2018-19432

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Libsndfile Project

Status
Libsndfile
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-19432?

An issue in libsndfile version 1.0.28 has been identified where a NULL pointer dereference in the function sf_write_int within sndfile.c can lead to a denial of service. This vulnerability can disrupt the normal operation of applications that rely on libsndfile for audio file processing, potentially causing unexpected crashes or system instability.

References

https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/427
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg0...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105996
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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