CVE-2017-14245: High severity libsndfile vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2017
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Updated

An out of bounds read in the function d2alawarray() in alaw.c of libsndfile 1.0.28 may lead to a remote DoS attack or information disclosure, related to mishandling of the NAN and INFINITY floating-point values.

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=8.0

Event History

Sep 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:29 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14245?

CVE-2017-14245 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote denial of service or information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14245?

To fix CVE-2017-14245, upgrade to versions 1.0.31-2, 1.2.0-1, 1.2.2-1, or 1.2.2-2 of libsndfile.

3

What versions of libsndfile are affected by CVE-2017-14245?

CVE-2017-14245 affects libsndfile version 1.0.28 and any versions prior to the patched releases.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2017-14245?

CVE-2017-14245 may lead to a remote denial of service (DoS) attack or cause information disclosure.

5

Is CVE-2017-14245 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2017-14245 is primarily associated with Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0 when using the vulnerable libsndfile package.

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