Buffer overflow in Libsndfile_project Libsndfile
CVE-2017-8361
The flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.015 (81.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Libsndfile_project Libsndfile — versions 1.0.28
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 8.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8361?
- CVE-2017-8361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsndfile_project Libsndfile, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-04-30.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8361?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-8361 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.