CVE-2015-7747: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 19 2020(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Audio File Library | <0.3.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/170387.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/06/2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2787-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/audiofile/+bug/1502721
- https://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos/blob/master/package/audiofile/0008-CVE-2015-7747.patch
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/08/1
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7747?
CVE-2015-7747 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
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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