SB2019050211 - Arbitrary file upload in taglib (Alpine package)
Published: May 2, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019050211
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12678)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.