CVE-2017-6834: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 20, 2017
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ulaw2linearbuf function in G711.cpp in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6, 0.3.5, 0.3.4, 0.3.3, 0.3.2, 0.3.1, 0.3.0, 0.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
11 affected componentsFixes available
Audiofile audiofile=0.2.7
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.0
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.1
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.2
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.3
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.4
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.5
Audiofile audiofile=0.3.6
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Microsoft cbl2 audiofile 0.3.6-27
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2017-6834?
CVE-2017-6834 has a high severity due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6834?
To fix CVE-2017-6834, upgrade to a patched version of the Audio File Library.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-6834?
CVE-2017-6834 affects Audio File Library versions 0.2.7 through 0.3.6 as well as Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
4
Can CVE-2017-6834 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6834 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending a crafted audio file.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6834?
CVE-2017-6834 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.