CVE-2017-8363: 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 (heap-based buffer over-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-2017-8363?
CVE-2017-8363 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service due to a heap-based buffer over-read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8363?
To fix CVE-2017-8363, upgrade to the patched version of libsndfile or apply relevant security patches.
3
What causes CVE-2017-8363?
CVE-2017-8363 is caused by the flac_buffer_copy function allowing processing of crafted audio files that leads to application crashes.
4
Which versions of libsndfile are affected by CVE-2017-8363?
CVE-2017-8363 specifically affects libsndfile version 1.0.28.
5
Is CVE-2017-8363 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8363 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted audio files.