CVE-2017-6829: Medium severity Audiofile audiofile vulnerability
Published Mar 20, 2017
·Updated
The decodeSample function in IMA.cpp in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.6
Microsoft cbl2 audiofile 0.3.6-27
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6829?
CVE-2017-6829 has a common vulnerability scoring system (CVSS) score indicating it can lead to denial of service due to crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6829?
To resolve CVE-2017-6829, upgrade to a version of Audio File Library that addresses the vulnerability.
3
What is affected by CVE-2017-6829?
CVE-2017-6829 specifically affects Audio File Library version 0.3.6.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2017-6829 facilitate?
CVE-2017-6829 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by causing application crashes.
5
Is CVE-2017-6829 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6829 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted audio file to the application.