Vulnerability Description
In libsndfile before 1.0.28, an error in the "flac_buffer_copy()" function (flac.c) can be exploited to cause a segmentation violation (with read memory access) via a specially crafted FLAC file during a resample attempt, a similar issue to CVE-2017-7585.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | <= 1.0.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/11/libsndfile-invalid-memory-read-and-invalExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/60b234301adf258786d8b90be5c1d437fc879Patch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-04
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/11/libsndfile-invalid-memory-read-and-invalExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/60b234301adf258786d8b90be5c1d437fc879Patch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7742?
CVE-2017-7742 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 segmentation violation (with read memory access) via a specially crafted FLAC file durin...
How severe is CVE-2017-7742?
CVE-2017-7742 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-2017-7742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile.