CVE-2016-10170: Medium severity wavpack vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2017
·Updated
The WriteCaffHeader function in cli/caff.c in Wavpack before 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WV file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wavpack Project Wavpack<=5.0.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 14, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10170?
CVE-2016-10170 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10170?
To fix CVE-2016-10170, upgrade Wavpack to version 5.1.0 or later.
3
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-10170 enable?
CVE-2016-10170 enables remote attackers to perform out-of-bounds reads leading to denial of service.
4
Which versions of Wavpack are affected by CVE-2016-10170?
Wavpack versions prior to 5.1.0 are affected by CVE-2016-10170.
5
Can CVE-2016-10170 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-10170 can be exploited remotely through a crafted WV file.