CVE-2018-6767
First published: Sat Feb 03 2018(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer over-read in the ParseRiffHeaderConfig function of cli/riff.c file of WavPack 5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service attack or possibly have unspecified other impact via a maliciously crafted RF64 file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wavpack | 5.4.0-1 5.6.0-1 5.7.0-1 | |
| ubuntu/wavpack | <5.1.0-2ubuntu0.1 | 5.1.0-2ubuntu0.1 |
| libwavpack1 | =5.1.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=889276
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/commit/d5bf76b5a88d044a1be1d5656698e3ba737167e5
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/issues/27
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4125
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3568-1/
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/37
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155743/Slackware-Security-Advisory-wavpack-Updates.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-6767
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-7254
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-7253
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6767
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10540
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10539
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10538
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10537
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10536
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3568-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-6767
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6767
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-6767
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6767?
CVE-2018-6767 has been rated as a security vulnerability that can lead to denial-of-service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6767?
To fix CVE-2018-6767, update WavPack to version 5.4.0-1 or higher, or apply the relevant patches from your OS vendor.
Which versions of WavPack are affected by CVE-2018-6767?
CVE-2018-6767 affects WavPack version 5.1.0 and earlier versions on various platforms.
Can CVE-2018-6767 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-6767 can be exploited remotely through a maliciously crafted RF64 file.
What impact does CVE-2018-6767 have on systems?
CVE-2018-6767 can cause a denial-of-service attack, potentially leading to application crashes or unresponsiveness.
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