CVE-2014-9496
First published: Fri Jan 16 2015(Updated: )
The sd2_parse_rsrc_fork function in sd2.c in libsndfile allows attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to a (1) map offset or (2) rsrc marker, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libsndfile | <1.0.26 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =15.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =15.10 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =11.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00016.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62320
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:024
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/04/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71796
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/dbe14f00030af5d3577f4cabbf9861db59e9c378
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/93
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/23
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact of CVE-2014-9496?
CVE-2014-9496 allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read which can lead to various unspecified impacts.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-9496?
CVE-2014-9496 affects libsndfile versions prior to 1.0.26 and several Linux distributions including specific versions of openSUSE, Debian, and Ubuntu.
How can I mitigate CVE-2014-9496?
To mitigate CVE-2014-9496, it is recommended to upgrade libsndfile to version 1.0.26 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
Is CVE-2014-9496 a critical vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2014-9496 is not defined, but out-of-bounds reads can lead to potential security risks.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-9496?
CVE-2014-9496 can be exploited through crafted input that manipulates the map offset or rsrc marker.
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