CVE-2017-17054: Divide by Zero

Published Nov 29, 2017
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Updated

In aubio 0.4.6, a divide-by-zero error exists in the function newaubiosourcewavread() in sourcewavread.c, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.

Other sources

In aubio 0.4.6, a divide-by-zero error exists in the function newaubiosourcewavread() in sourcewavread.c, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/aubio<0.4.7
0.4.7
debian/aubio
0.4.9-40.4.9-4.30.4.9-4.4
aubio aubio=0.4.6

Event History

Nov 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Dec 2, 2017
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:36 PM
SeverityAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:14 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-17054?

CVE-2017-17054 is a vulnerability in aubio 0.4.6 that allows for a divide-by-zero error, leading to denial of service (DoS) when playing a crafted audio file.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-17054?

CVE-2017-17054 has a severity rating of 5.5 (High).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-17054?

aubio versions 0.4.6 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-17054.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-17054?

To fix CVE-2017-17054, upgrade to aubio version 0.4.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17054?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-17054 at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/aubio/aubio/issues/148), [link2](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17054), [link3](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17054)

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