CVE-2007-6277: Buffer Overflow
Multiple buffer overflows in Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) libFLAC before 1.2.1 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large (1) Metadata Block Size, (2) VORBIS Comment String Size, (3) Picture Metadata MIME-TYPE Size, (4) Picture Description Size, (5) Picture Data Length, (6) Padding Length, and (7) PICTURE Metadata width and height values in a .FLAC file, which result in a heap-based overflow; and large (8) VORBIS Comment String Size Length, (9) Picture MIME-Type, (10) Picture MIME-Type URL, and (11) Picture Description Length values in a .FLAC file, which result in a stack-based overflow. NOTE: some of these issues may overlap CVE-2007-4619.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6277?
CVE-2007-6277 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6277?
To fix CVE-2007-6277, upgrade to libFLAC version 1.2.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-6277?
CVE-2007-6277 affects libFLAC versions prior to 1.2.1.
Can CVE-2007-6277 be exploited through user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2007-6277 can be exploited by user-assisted actions that involve processing crafted audio files.
What types of buffer overflows does CVE-2007-6277 involve?
CVE-2007-6277 involves multiple buffer overflows related to metadata block sizes and comment string sizes.