Vulnerability Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in psf_memset in common.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file. The vulnerability can be triggered by the executable sndfile-deinterleave.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | 1.0.28 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/397Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/397Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-13139?
CVE-2018-13139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A stack-based buffer overflow in psf_memset in common.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a cr...
How severe is CVE-2018-13139?
CVE-2018-13139 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-2018-13139?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile, Debian Debian Linux.