CVE-2017-8361 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio 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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libsndfile Project	Libsndfile	1.0.28
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libsndfile-global-buffer-overflow-in-flaPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libsndfile-global-buffer-overflow-in-flaPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8361?

CVE-2017-8361 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via ...

How severe is CVE-2017-8361?

CVE-2017-8361 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-2017-8361?

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