Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability in libsndfile by the Vendor
CVE-2018-19758

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Libsndfile Project

Status
Libsndfile
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-19758?

An issue in libsndfile version 1.0.28 allows for a heap-based buffer over-read during the 'wav_write_header' function in 'wav.c'. This vulnerability can lead to unexpected behavior, affecting the application and potentially causing a denial of service. This situation arises when improper memory handling occurs, providing an exceptional opportunity for exploitation.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1643812
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg0...
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
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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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