CVE-2014-9756: Divide by Zero
First published: Thu Nov 19 2015(Updated: )
The psf_fwrite function in file_io.c in libsndfile allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via unspecified vectors related to the headindex variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libsndfile | <1.0.26 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/24/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/9
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/725c7dbb95bfaf8b4bb7b04820e3a00cceea9ce6
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/92
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9756?
CVE-2014-9756 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a divide-by-zero error in the psf_fwrite function.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9756?
To mitigate CVE-2014-9756, update libsndfile to version 1.0.26 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-9756?
CVE-2014-9756 affects several systems including Ubuntu 12.04, 14.04, 15.04, 15.10, and openSUSE versions 13.1, 13.2, and 42.1.
What exploits are associated with CVE-2014-9756?
CVE-2014-9756 can be exploited via unspecified vectors that lead to application crashes due to a divide-by-zero error.
When was CVE-2014-9756 disclosed?
CVE-2014-9756 was disclosed in December 2014.
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