OpenMPT/libopenmpt prior 1.27.07.00 MO3 File soundlib/Snd_fx.cpp out-of-bounds

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in OpenMPT and libopenmpt. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library soundlib/Snd_fx.cpp of the component MO3 File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-10017. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in OpenMPT and libopenmpt. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality in the library soundlib/Snd_fx.cpp of the component MO3 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

soundlib/Snd_fx.cpp in OpenMPT before 1.27.07.00 and libopenmpt before 0.3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via an IT or MO3 file with many nested pattern loops.

The bug was discovered 04/08/2018. The weakness was disclosed 04/11/2018 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-10017 since 04/11/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111197 (openSUSE Security Update : libopenmpt (openSUSE-2018-742)), 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 171367 (OpenSUSE Security Update for libopenmpt (openSUSE-SU-2018:2015-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.27.07.00 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (111197). The entry VDB-118829 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• libopenmpt
• OpenMPT

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• open-source

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• Product: https://github.com/OpenMPT/openmpt/

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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