CVE-2017-12562: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 5, 2017
·Updated
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the psfbinheaderwritef function in common.c in libsndfile through 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libsndfile
1.0.31-21.2.0-11.2.2-11.2.2-2
Libsndfile Project Libsndfile=1.0.28
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:27 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12562?
CVE-2017-12562 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-12562?
To fix CVE-2017-12562, update to versions 1.0.31-2, 1.2.0-1, 1.2.2-1, or 1.2.2-2 of the libsndfile library.
3
Which versions of libsndfile are affected by CVE-2017-12562?
CVE-2017-12562 affects libsndfile version 1.0.28 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2017-12562 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-12562 can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to application crashes.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2017-12562?
The impact of CVE-2017-12562 includes denial of service through application crash and possibly other unspecified effects.