CVE-2018-7253
First published: Sun Feb 04 2018(Updated: )
The ParseDsdiffHeaderConfig function of the cli/dsdiff.c file of WavPack 5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly overwrite the heap via a maliciously crafted DSDIFF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/wavpack | <5.1.0-2ubuntu0.2 | 5.1.0-2ubuntu0.2 |
| debian/wavpack | 5.4.0-1 5.6.0-1 5.7.0-1 | |
| libwavpack1 | =5.1.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| Wavpack | =5.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack
- http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pkg-multimedia-maintainers
- 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://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=889559
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/commit/36a24c7881427d2e1e4dc1cef58f19eee0d13aec
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/issues/28
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4125
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3578-1/
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/37
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155743/Slackware-Security-Advisory-wavpack-Updates.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-7253
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-7253
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3578-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7253
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-7253
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7253?
CVE-2018-7253 has a medium severity level as it allows for a denial-of-service due to a heap-based buffer over-read.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7253?
The recommended fix for CVE-2018-7253 is to upgrade to WavPack version 5.1.0-2ubuntu0.2 for Ubuntu or versions 5.4.0-1, 5.6.0-1, or 5.7.0-1 for Debian.
What types of vulnerabilities are related to CVE-2018-7253?
CVE-2018-7253 is related to denial-of-service vulnerabilities specifically involving buffer over-reads and possible heap overwrites.
Which software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2018-7253?
Vulnerable versions to CVE-2018-7253 include WavPack 5.1.0 and specific versions of WavPack in Debian and Ubuntu.
Can CVE-2018-7253 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7253 can be exploited remotely by attackers using maliciously crafted DSDIFF files.
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