libsndfile 1.0.29pre1 alaw.c d2alaw_array out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in libsndfile 1.0.29pre1. The impacted element is the function d2alaw_array of the file alaw.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-17456. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libsndfile 1.0.29pre1 (Audio Processing Software). This issue affects the function d2alaw_array of the file alaw.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The function d2alaw_array() in alaw.c of libsndfile 1.0.29pre1 may lead to a remote DoS attack (SEGV on unknown address 0x000000000000), a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14245.

The bug was discovered 12/07/2017. The weakness was published 12/07/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-17456 since 12/06/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111566 (openSUSE Security Update : libsndfile (openSUSE-2018-804)), 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 172196 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for libsndfile (SUSE-SU-2019:14008-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 9 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111566) and SecurityFocus (BID 105996†). Similar entries are available at VDB-100762, VDB-100763, VDB-100764 and VDB-100766. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 111566
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : libsndfile (openSUSE-2018-804)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 344
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-17456 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17456
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110315
SecurityFocus: 105996 - Libsndfile 'sndfile.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/07/2017 13:32
Updated: 01/17/2023 09:31
Changes: 12/07/2017 13:32 (51), 12/12/2019 16:47 (18), 01/17/2023 09:31 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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