libwav up to 2017-04-20 libwav.c wav_free resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in libwav up to 2017-04-20. This affects the function wav_free of the file libwav.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-14050. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libwav up to 2017-04-20 (Audio Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function wav_free of the file libwav.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue has been found in libwav through 2017-04-20. It is a SEGV in the function wav_free in libwav.c.

The bug was discovered 07/12/2018. The weakness was published 07/13/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-14050 since 07/13/2018. 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 was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-121419, VDB-121421 and VDB-121422. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/12/2018 🔍
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04/09/2023 +1731 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 20
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121420
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2018 01:08
Updated: 04/09/2023 09:06
Changes: 07/14/2018 01:08 (58), 03/04/2020 19:28 (1), 04/09/2023 09:06 (3)
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