CVE-2015-7747: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 19, 2020
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the afReadFrames function in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio file, as demonstrated by sixteen-stereo-to-eight-mono.c.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Fedoraproject Fedora=23
Audio File Library Project Audio File Library<0.3.6
Audiofile audiofile<0.3.6

Event History

Feb 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7747?

CVE-2015-7747 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service and possibly remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7747?

To fix CVE-2015-7747, update the affected audiofile library to a version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2015-7747?

CVE-2015-7747 affects audiofile library versions up to 0.3.6 and specific Ubuntu and Fedora versions including Ubuntu 12.04, 14.04, 15.04, 15.10, and Fedora 23.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7747?

CVE-2015-7747 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2015-7747?

CVE-2015-7747 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers through specially crafted audio files.

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