Out-of-bounds Read in Libsndfile_project Libsndfile

CVE-2021-4156

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in libsndfile's FLAC codec functionality. An attacker who is able to submit a specially crafted file (via tricking a user to open or otherwise) to an application linked with libsndfile and using the FLA…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.018 (75.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4156?
CVE-2021-4156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsndfile_project Libsndfile, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2022-03-23.
How severe is CVE-2021-4156?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.