Vulnerability Description
The parse function in ogg/xiphcomment.cpp in TagLib 1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted vendorLength field in an ogg file.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Wheeler | Taglib | <= 1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/taglib-devel/2012-March/002186.html
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/taglib-devel/2012-March/002191.html
- http://osvdb.org/79813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48211Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48792
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49688Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201206-16.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/05/19
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52284
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73665
- https://github.com/taglib/taglib/commit/b3646a07348ffa276ea41a9dae03ddc63ea6c532ExploitPatch
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/taglib-devel/2012-March/002186.html
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/taglib-devel/2012-March/002191.html
- http://osvdb.org/79813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48211Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1108?
CVE-2012-1108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The parse function in ogg/xiphcomment.cpp in TagLib 1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted vendorLength field in an ogg file.
How severe is CVE-2012-1108?
CVE-2012-1108 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Scott Wheeler Taglib.