Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.2.0 lib/vorbisfile.c infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.2.0 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function in the library lib/vorbisfile.c. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-4065. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.2.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part in the library lib/vorbisfile.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

lib/vorbisfile.c in libvorbisfile in Xiph.Org libvorbis before 1.2.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted OGG file, aka trac Changeset 13217.

The weakness was published 09/21/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at trac.xiph.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-4065 since 07/30/2007. 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 attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 27069 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : libvorbis (MDKSA-2007:194)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 156041 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Update for Libvorbis (ELSA-2007-0845)).

Upgrading to version 1.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36760), Tenable (27069), Secunia (SA26865†), SecurityTracker (ID 1018712†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-16222†). Similar entries are available at VDB-38034, VDB-38030 and VDB-38896. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 27069
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : libvorbis (MDKSA-2007:194)
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OpenVAS ID: 861422
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libvorbis 1.2.0

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07/30/2007 🔍
09/19/2007 +51 days 🔍
09/20/2007 +1 days 🔍
09/21/2007 +1 days 🔍
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09/30/2007 +9 days 🔍
10/17/2007 +17 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2707 days 🔍
07/29/2021 +2327 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 13217
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-4065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38895

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X-Force: 36760
Secunia: 26865 - Red Hat update for libvorbis, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1018712 - libvorbis Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service or Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 16222 - Libvorbis < 1.2.0 lib/vorbisfile.c Denial of Service via a Crafted OGG File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/29/2021 07:25
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (65), 06/08/2017 23:47 (14), 07/29/2021 07:19 (3), 07/29/2021 07:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:8C9:103

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