Vulnerability Description
An out of bounds read in the function d2alaw_array() in alaw.c of libsndfile 1.0.28 may lead to a remote DoS attack or information disclosure, related to mishandling of the NAN and INFINITY floating-point values.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | 1.0.28 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/317Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-65
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/317Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-65
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14245?
CVE-2017-14245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An out of bounds read in the function d2alaw_array() in alaw.c of libsndfile 1.0.28 may lead to a remote DoS attack or information disclosure, related to mishandling of the NAN and INFINITY floating-p...
How severe is CVE-2017-14245?
CVE-2017-14245 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14245?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile, Debian Debian Linux.