Out-of-bounds write in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder - CVE-2023-38857
Published: August 30, 2023 / Updated: November 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80125
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38857
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder
Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder
Software vendor:
Krzysztof Nikiel
Krzysztof Nikiel
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the stcoin() function in mp4read.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.