CVE-2018-6767: High severity WavPack Wavpack vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
WavPack Wavpack=5.1.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
debian/wavpack
5.4.0-15.6.0-15.8.1-15.9.0-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wavpack to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1Fixed in 5.6.0-1Fixed in 5.8.1-1Fixed in 5.9.0-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade WavPack to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.1.0

Event History

Feb 3, 2018
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:42 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Feb 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:24 AM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:57 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2018-6767 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-6767 can be exploited remotely through a maliciously crafted RF64 file.

5

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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