libsndfile 1.0.28 common.c psf_memset memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in libsndfile 1.0.28. This impacts the function psf_memset of the file common.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-13139. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libsndfile 1.0.28 (Audio Processing Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function psf_memset of the file common.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A stack-based buffer overflow in psf_memset in common.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file. The vulnerability can be triggered by the executable sndfile-deinterleave.

The bug was discovered 07/02/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/04/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-13139 since 07/04/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111369 (SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : libsndfile (SUSE-SU-2018:2065-1)), 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 176789 (Debian Security Update for libsndfile (DLA 1618-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111369) and SecurityFocus (BID 105996†). The entries VDB-100762, VDB-100763, VDB-100764 and VDB-100766 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 111369
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : libsndfile (SUSE-SU-2018:2065-1)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 397
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-13139 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-13139
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-120327
SecurityFocus: 105996 - Libsndfile 'sndfile.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2018 08:12
Updated: 04/03/2023 13:37
Changes: 07/05/2018 08:12 (74), 02/25/2020 09:23 (5), 04/03/2023 13:32 (4), 04/03/2023 13:37 (1)
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