CVE-2017-1000010: High severity audacity vulnerability
Published Jul 13, 2017
·Updated
Audacity 2.1.2 through 2.3.2 is vulnerable to Dll HIjacking in the avformat-55.dll resulting arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Audacityteam Audacity>=2.1.2<=2.3.2
Event History
Jul 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000010?
CVE-2017-1000010 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000010?
To fix CVE-2017-1000010, upgrade to Audacity version 2.3.3 or later, which addresses the DLL hijacking vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1000010?
CVE-2017-1000010 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
4
Which versions of Audacity are affected by CVE-2017-1000010?
Audacity versions 2.1.2 through 2.3.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-1000010.
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What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-1000010?
By exploiting CVE-2017-1000010, attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise.