Vulnerability Description
There is a heap-based buffer over-read at wav.c in wav_write_header in libsndfile 1.0.28 that will cause a denial of service.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/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://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1643812ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1643812ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00008.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-2018-19758?
CVE-2018-19758 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). There is a heap-based buffer over-read at wav.c in wav_write_header in libsndfile 1.0.28 that will cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-19758?
CVE-2018-19758 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19758?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile, Debian Debian Linux.