Arbitrary file upload in TagLib



| Updated: 2020-08-03
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-12678
CWE-ID CWE-434
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 TagLib
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor TagLib

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU33143

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12678

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In TagLib 1.11.1, the rebuildAggregateFrames function in id3v2framefactory.cpp has a pointer to cast vulnerability, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TagLib: 1.11.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/taglib/taglib/issues/829
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/pull/831
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/pull/831/commits/eb9ded1206f18f2c319157337edea2533a40bea6#diff-37f706c8696a7c1ca939b169c0a04d97


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.



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