VDB-69243 · XFDB 101246 · BID 72799

LAME 3.99.5 fill_buffer_resample null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in LAME 3.99.5. This impacts the function fill_buffer_resample. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LAME 3.99.5. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function fill_buffer_resample. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 02/26/2015 by Jakub Wilk as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. 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.

Upgrading to version 3.99.5+repack1-6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (101246) and SecurityFocus (BID 72799†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LAME 3.99.5+repack1-6

Timelineinfo

02/26/2015 🔍
02/27/2015 +1 days 🔍
03/03/2015 +4 days 🔍
07/16/2017 +866 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Jakub Wilk
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69243
X-Force: 101246 - LAME wav file denial of service
SecurityFocus: 72799 - LAME Multiple NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 03/03/2015 09:35
Updated: 07/16/2017 13:31
Changes: 03/03/2015 09:35 (39), 07/16/2017 13:31 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:F3E:103

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