Novell openSUSE 13.2 sd2.c sd2_parse_rsrc_fork memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell openSUSE 13.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function sd2_parse_rsrc_fork of the file sd2.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9496. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Novell openSUSE 13.2 (Operating System). It has been classified as very critical. This affects the function sd2_parse_rsrc_fork of the file sd2.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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The sd2_parse_rsrc_fork function in sd2.c in libsndfile allows attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to a (1) map offset or (2) rsrc marker, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

The weakness was shared 01/16/2015 by Joshua Rogers (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9496 since 01/03/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/11/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80561 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libsndfile (MDVSA-2015:024)), 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 176852 (Debian Security Update for wpa (DSA 4430-1)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99698), Tenable (80561), SecurityFocus (BID 71796†), Secunia (SA62320†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48241†). The entries VDB-133473, VDB-133472, VDB-133475 and VDB-133476 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 80561
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libsndfile (MDVSA-2015:024)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for libsndfile FEDORA-2015-0660
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Patch: github.com

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12/29/2014 🔍
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01/03/2015 +5 days 🔍
01/15/2015 +12 days 🔍
01/16/2015 +1 days 🔍
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01/27/2015 +11 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +59 days 🔍
04/11/2022 +2572 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: USN-2832-1
Researcher: Joshua Rogers
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9496 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9496
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73689
X-Force: 99698
SecurityFocus: 71796 - libsndfile 'src/sd2.c' Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 62320 - SUSE update for libsndfile, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 48241 - libsndfile Remote Host Privilege in the sd2_parse_rsrc_fork Function, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/11/2022 12:30
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (68), 06/18/2017 09:35 (11), 04/11/2022 12:21 (3), 04/11/2022 12:30 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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