FLAC libFLAC 1.3.0 Flow stream_decoder.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FLAC libFLAC 1.3.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file stream_decoder.c of the component Flow. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-9028. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FLAC libFLAC 1.3.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file stream_decoder.c of the component Flow. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .flac file.

The weakness was published 11/26/2014 by Michele Spagnuolo with Google Security Team as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at ocert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9028 since 11/20/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79636 (Debian DSA-3082-1 : flac - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350197 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for flac: ALAS-2015-505).

Upgrading to version 1.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98939), Tenable (79636), SecurityFocus (BID 71282†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47445†). Similar entry is available at VDB-72999. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 79636
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3082-1 : flac - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703082
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3082-1 (flac - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libFLAC 1.3.0
Patch: fcf0ba06ae12ccd7c67cee3c8d948df15f946b85

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2426-1
Researcher: Michele Spagnuolo
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9028 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9028
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73000

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X-Force: 98939
SecurityFocus: 71282 - libFLAC 'src/libFLAC/stream_decoder.c' Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 47445 - LibFLAC before 1.3.1 Remote Code Execution via a Crafted .flac File, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/04/2022 15:40
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (70), 06/13/2017 09:17 (6), 04/04/2022 15:29 (5), 04/04/2022 15:35 (1), 04/04/2022 15:40 (1)
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