#VU33282 Heap-based buffer overflow in libsndfile - CVE-2015-7805

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33282

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7805

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
libsndfile
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Erik de Castro Lopo

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in libsndfile 1.0.25. A remote attacker can use the headindex value in the header in an AIFF file. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.0.26.

Vulnerable software versions

libsndfile: 1.0.25

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External links
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/171466.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172593.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172607.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.html
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133926/libsndfile-1.0.25-Heap-Overflow.html
https://www.nemux.org/2015/10/13/libsndfile-1-0-25-heap-overflow/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/3
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/7
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77427
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-03
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38447/

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.