Vulnerability identifier: #VU16176
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
libsndfile
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Erik de Castro Lopo
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to buffer over-read in the function i2ulaw_array in ulaw.c that will lead to a denial of service. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service attack.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
libsndfile: 1.0.28
External links
http://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/429
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.