Memory leak in audiofile - CVE-2022-24599

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Memory leak in audiofile - CVE-2022-24599

Published: November 13, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83032
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24599
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
audiofile
Software vendor:
Michael Pruett

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak within the printfileinfo() function in printinfo.c. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application and gain access to potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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