Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in libsndfile 1.0.28. There is a buffer over-read in the function i2alaw_array in alaw.c that will lead to a denial of service.
CVSS Score
8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
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/429ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/429ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-19662?
CVE-2018-19662 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in libsndfile 1.0.28. There is a buffer over-read in the function i2alaw_array in alaw.c that will lead to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-19662?
CVE-2018-19662 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19662?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile, Debian Debian Linux.