CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2541: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 07 2018(Updated: )

Audacity before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted MP2 file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Audacity<2.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2541?

    CVE-2016-2541 has a low severity rating due to its potential for denial of service through memory corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2541?

    To fix CVE-2016-2541, upgrade to Audacity version 2.1.2 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-2541 enable?

    CVE-2016-2541 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack that results in application crashes.

  • What versions of Audacity are affected by CVE-2016-2541?

    Audacity versions prior to 2.1.2 are affected by CVE-2016-2541.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2541?

    The best workaround for CVE-2016-2541 is to avoid opening untrusted MP2 files in versions of Audacity prior to 2.1.2.

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