Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in libsndfile 1.0.18, as used in Winamp and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted description chunks in a CAF audio file, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nullsoft | Winamp | 5.55 |
| Mega-Nerd | Libsndfile | <= 1.0.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33980Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33981Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34316
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34526
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34642
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34791
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-7/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-8/Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200904-16.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1742
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/NEWS
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501399/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501413/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33963
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0186?
CVE-2009-0186 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Integer overflow in libsndfile 1.0.18, as used in Winamp and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted description chunks in a CAF audio file, leading to...
How severe is CVE-2009-0186?
CVE-2009-0186 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0186?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nullsoft Winamp, Mega-Nerd Libsndfile.