libsndfile file_io.c psf_fwrite headindex numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in libsndfile. This impacts the function psf_fwrite of the file file_io.c. Executing a manipulation of the argument headindex can lead to numeric error. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9756. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libsndfile (Audio Processing Software) (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects the function psf_fwrite of the file file_io.c. The manipulation of the argument headindex with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The psf_fwrite function in file_io.c in libsndfile allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via unspecified vectors related to the headindex variable.

The weakness was shared 11/19/2015 by Joshua Rogers (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9756 since 11/03/2015. 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 86891 (openSUSE Security Update : libsndfile (openSUSE-2015-742)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168243 (OpenSuSE Security Update for libsndfile (openSUSE-SU-2015:2119-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86891), SecurityFocus (BID 71795†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57953†). The entry VDB-79233 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 86891
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : libsndfile (openSUSE-2015-742)
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OpenVAS ID: 841810
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for libsndfile USN-2832-1
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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12/24/2014 🔍
11/03/2015 +314 days 🔍
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11/17/2015 +12 days 🔍
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11/20/2015 +1 days 🔍
04/06/2016 +138 days 🔍
06/27/2022 +2273 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2832-1
Researcher: Joshua Rogers
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9756 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9756
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79264
SecurityFocus: 71795 - libsndfile 'file_io.c' Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 57953 - Libsndfile Remote DoS via Unspecified Vectors Related to Headindex Value, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2015 09:22
Updated: 06/27/2022 15:23
Changes: 11/20/2015 09:22 (64), 02/03/2019 10:51 (11), 06/27/2022 15:23 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:542:103

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