Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in msadpcm.c in libaudiofile in audiofile 0.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted WAV file.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 68K | Audiofile | 0.2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=510205
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://musicpd.org/mantis/view.php?id=1915
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/30/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33273
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33066
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-912-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0005
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=510205
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://musicpd.org/mantis/view.php?id=1915
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/30/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33273
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33066
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-912-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5824?
CVE-2008-5824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in msadpcm.c in libaudiofile in audiofile 0.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5824?
CVE-2008-5824 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: 68K Audiofile.