Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MSADPCM::initializeCoefficients function in MSADPCM.cpp in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted audio file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Audiofile | Audiofile | 0.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3814
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/20/audiofile-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3814
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/20/audiofile-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6827?
CVE-2017-6827 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the MSADPCM::initializeCoefficients function in MSADPCM.cpp in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impac...
How severe is CVE-2017-6827?
CVE-2017-6827 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6827?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Audiofile Audiofile.