Vulnerability Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability in msadpcm_decode_block of libsndfile 1.0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WAV file.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | 1.0.30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libsndfile/libsndfile/issues/687ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-11
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4947Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libsndfile/libsndfile/issues/687ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-11
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4947Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-3246?
CVE-2021-3246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A heap buffer overflow vulnerability in msadpcm_decode_block of libsndfile 1.0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WAV file.
How severe is CVE-2021-3246?
CVE-2021-3246 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-2021-3246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.