GNU Libextractor 1.4 wav_extractor.c EXTRACTOR_wav_extract_method divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Libextractor 1.4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function EXTRACTOR_wav_extract_method of the file wav_extractor.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to divide by zero. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-15266. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in GNU Libextractor 1.4. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function EXTRACTOR_wav_extract_method of the file wav_extractor.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a Divide-By-Zero in EXTRACTOR_wav_extract_method in wav_extractor.c via a zero sample rate.

The bug was discovered 10/11/2017. The weakness was published 10/11/2017 with Huawei (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.gnu.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-15266 since 10/11/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 105009 (Debian DLA-1198-1 : libextractor security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (105009) and SecurityFocus (BID 101271†). Similar entries are available at VDB-107801, VDB-108001, VDB-108002 and VDB-108003. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 105009
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1198-1 : libextractor security update
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: DLA 1198-1
Researcher: Zhao Liang, Huawei Weiran Labs.
Organization: Huawei
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-15266 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15266
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107800
SecurityFocus: 101271 - Libextractor 'wav_extractor.c' Divide By Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2017 10:39
Updated: 01/03/2023 11:07
Changes: 10/12/2017 10:39 (68), 11/24/2019 11:52 (6), 01/16/2021 18:54 (2), 01/03/2023 11:07 (3)
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