Wavpack 5.1.0 DSDIFF File cli/dsdiff.c ParseDsdiffHeaderConfig memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wavpack 5.1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ParseDsdiffHeaderConfig of the file cli/dsdiff.c of the component DSDIFF File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-7253. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Wavpack 5.1.0. Affected by this issue is the function ParseDsdiffHeaderConfig of the file cli/dsdiff.c of the component DSDIFF 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 02/05/2018. The weakness was published 02/19/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-7253 since 02/19/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 14 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106968 (Ubuntu 17.10 : wavpack vulnerabilities (USN-3578-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176306 (Debian Security Update for wavpack (DSA 4125-1)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (106968). Similar entry is available at VDB-113601. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 106968
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 17.10 : wavpack vulnerabilities (USN-3578-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 53564
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for wavpack FEDORA-2018-3ba1be2e79
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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3578-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-7253 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-7253
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113600

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2018 08:03
Updated: 02/08/2023 14:39
Changes: 02/20/2018 08:03 (74), 01/07/2020 08:46 (3), 02/08/2023 14:33 (5), 02/08/2023 14:37 (1), 02/08/2023 14:39 (1)
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