#VU6885 Buffer over-read in libsndfile - CVE-2017-8365
Published: June 2, 2017 / Updated: March 7, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6885
Vulnerability risk: 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-2017-8365
CWE-ID: CWE-126
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
libsndfile
libsndfile
Software vendor:
Erik de Castro Lopo
Erik de Castro Lopo
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to buffer over-read in the i2les_array function in pcm.c in libsndfile. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted audio file, trick the victim into opening it and cause the application to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
The weakness exists due to buffer over-read in the i2les_array function in pcm.c in libsndfile. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted audio file, trick the victim into opening it and cause the application to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.