Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in libsndfile before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PARIS Audio Format (PAF) file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mega-Nerd | Libsndfile | <= 1.0.24 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062955.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45125Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45351Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45388
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45433
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2288
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:119
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/ChangeLog
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/15/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/15/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2696?
CVE-2011-2696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in libsndfile before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PARIS Audio Format (PAF) file tha...
How severe is CVE-2011-2696?
CVE-2011-2696 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-2011-2696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mega-Nerd Libsndfile.