LAME 3.99.5 WAV File libmp3lame/util.c fill_buffer_resample memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LAME 3.99.5 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function fill_buffer_resample of the file libmp3lame/util.c of the component WAV File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-9411. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LAME 3.99.5. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function fill_buffer_resample of the file libmp3lame/util.c of the component WAV File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The fill_buffer_resample function in libmp3lame/util.c in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted wav file.

The bug was discovered 07/26/2017. The weakness was published 07/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9411 since 06/02/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 107048 (openSUSE Security Update : lame (openSUSE-2018-214)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276971 (Fedora Security Update for lame (FEDORA-2017-9c29af2c64)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 8 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (42390) and Tenable (107048). Similar entries are available at VDB-100811, VDB-102795, VDB-102796 and VDB-102797. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 107048
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : lame (openSUSE-2018-214)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for lame FEDORA-2017-9c29af2c64
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9411 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9411
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104570
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/27/2017 19:07
Updated: 12/08/2024 02:07
Changes: 07/27/2017 19:07 (59), 11/01/2019 17:56 (6), 01/06/2021 15:12 (8), 12/08/2024 02:07 (16)
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