CVE-2017-8362: Medium severity libsndfile vulnerability
Published Apr 30, 2017
·Updated
The flacbuffercopy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Libsndfile Project Libsndfile=1.0.28
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Remediation
Event History
Apr 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8362?
CVE-2017-8362 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8362?
To fix CVE-2017-8362, update the libsndfile library to version 1.0.28 or later.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-8362?
CVE-2017-8362 affects libsndfile version 1.0.28 and Debian Linux 8.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2017-8362 facilitate?
CVE-2017-8362 allows remote attackers to cause an application crash through a specially crafted audio file.
5
Where is CVE-2017-8362 found within the code?
CVE-2017-8362 is associated with the flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c.