Vulnerability Description
Audacity before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted FORMATCHUNK structure.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Audacityteam | Audacity | < 2.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Release_Notes_2.1.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-15-116Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00012.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Release_Notes_2.1.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-15-116Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00012.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2540?
CVE-2016-2540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Audacity before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted FORMATCHUNK structure.
How severe is CVE-2016-2540?
CVE-2016-2540 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Audacityteam Audacity.