Heap-based buffer overflow in libsndfile

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU33282

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7805

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in libsndfile 1.0.25. A remote attacker can use the headindex value in the header in an AIFF file. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.0.26.

Vulnerable software versions

libsndfile: 1.0.25

External links

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/171466.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172593.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172607.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133926/libsndfile-1.0.25-Heap-Overflow.html
http://www.nemux.org/2015/10/13/libsndfile-1-0-25-heap-overflow/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/7
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77427
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-03
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38447/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.