Vulnerability Description
In libsndfile before 1.0.28, an error in the "flac_buffer_copy()" function (flac.c) can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted FLAC file.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | <= 1.0.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/#HistoryProductRelease Notes
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/NEWSRelease Notes
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/60b234301adf258786d8b90be5c1d437fc879Patch
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-4/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-04
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/#HistoryProductRelease Notes
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/NEWSRelease Notes
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/60b234301adf258786d8b90be5c1d437fc879Patch
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-4/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7585?
CVE-2017-7585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In libsndfile before 1.0.28, an error in the "flac_buffer_copy()" function (flac.c) can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted FLAC file.
How severe is CVE-2017-7585?
CVE-2017-7585 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-2017-7585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile.