Vulnerability Description
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | 1.0.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/f833c53cb596e9e1792949f762e0b33661822Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.html
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76717/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-13/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/f833c53cb596e9e1792949f762e0b33661822Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.html
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76717/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-13/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6892?
CVE-2017-6892 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-6892?
CVE-2017-6892 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6892?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile.