Ubuntu update for wavpack



Published: 2022-11-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2476
CWE-ID CWE-476
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

wavpack (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libwavpack1 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU69399

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2476

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the WavePack's main() function at cli/wvunpack.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package wavpack to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

wavpack (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

libwavpack1 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5721-1


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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