Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .flac file.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flac | Libflac | <= 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0499.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-12/msg00034.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129261/libFLAC-1.3.0-Stack-Overflow-Heap-Ov
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0767.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3082
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:239
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:188
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-008.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534083/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71280
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2426-1
- https://git.xiph.org/?p=flac.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5b3033a2b355068c11fe637e14ac742d
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0499.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-12/msg00034.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8962?
CVE-2014-8962 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .flac file.
How severe is CVE-2014-8962?
CVE-2014-8962 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-2014-8962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flac Libflac.