CVE-2017-16942 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In libsndfile 1.0.25 (fixed in 1.0.26), a divide-by-zero error exists in the function wav_w64_read_fmt_chunk() in wav_w64.c, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libsndfile Project	Libsndfile	1.0.25

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-369

References

https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/341Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/341Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16942?

CVE-2017-16942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In libsndfile 1.0.25 (fixed in 1.0.26), a divide-by-zero error exists in the function wav_w64_read_fmt_chunk() in wav_w64.c, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.

How severe is CVE-2017-16942?

CVE-2017-16942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16942?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile.