Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the flac_buffer_copy function in libsndfile 1.0.17 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FLAC file with crafted PCM data containing a block with a size that exceeds the previous block size.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mega-Nerd | Libsndfile | <= 1.0.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26921Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26932Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27018Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27071Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27100Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28265Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28412Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-04.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1442
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:191
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25758
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-525-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3241Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=192834
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4974?
CVE-2007-4974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the flac_buffer_copy function in libsndfile 1.0.17 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FLAC file with crafted PCM data containing a b...
How severe is CVE-2007-4974?
CVE-2007-4974 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mega-Nerd Libsndfile.