Freeware Advanced Audio Coder 1.29.9.2 libfaac/huff2.c huffcode memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Freeware Advanced Audio Coder 1.29.9.2. The affected element is the function huffcode of the file libfaac/huff2.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-19888. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Freeware Advanced Audio Coder 1.29.9.2. This affects the function huffcode of the file libfaac/huff2.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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in the huffcode function (libfaac/huff2.c) in Freeware Advanced Audio Coder (FAAC) 1.29.9.2. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service in the HCB_ESC case.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2018. The weakness was released 12/06/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-19888 since 12/05/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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.

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

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-127554, VDB-127553, VDB-127552 and VDB-127550. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

Freeware Advanced Audio Coder

Version

1.29.9.2

License

free

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 25
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-19888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-19888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127551
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2018 08:23
Updated: 06/13/2023 11:40
Changes: 12/06/2018 08:23 (56), 04/18/2020 06:56 (1), 06/13/2023 11:40 (3)
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