CVE-2014-9639: Integer Overflow
Integer overflow in oggenc in vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted number of channels in a WAV file, which triggers an out-of-bounds memory access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9639?
CVE-2014-9639 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service through a crash.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9639?
To mitigate CVE-2014-9639, you should update vorbis-tools to a version higher than 1.4.0-11 or apply necessary patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9639?
CVE-2014-9639 affects vorbis-tools versions 1.4.0 and the specific packages listed for Debian and Fedora.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-9639 enable?
CVE-2014-9639 allows remote attackers to trigger an integer overflow that may lead to out-of-bounds memory access and a crash.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-9639?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2014-9639 is to avoid processing WAV files with a crafted number of channels until an update is applied.