VDB-97427 · CVE-2017-5665 · BID 95906

libmp3splt 0.9.2 cue.c splt_cue_export_to_file null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libmp3splt 0.9.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function splt_cue_export_to_file of the file cue.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-5665. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libmp3splt 0.9.2. This issue affects the function splt_cue_export_to_file of the file cue.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The splt_cue_export_to_file function in cue.c in libmp3splt 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.

The weakness was disclosed 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-5665 since 01/31/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95906†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

01/29/2017 🔍
01/31/2017 +2 days 🔍
03/01/2017 +29 days 🔍
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03/02/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/03/2020 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5665 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5665
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97427
SecurityFocus: 95906 - Mp3splt 'cue.c' Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5665 - libmp3splt - Denial of Service Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 10:02
Updated: 09/03/2020 11:14
Changes: 03/02/2017 10:02 (57), 09/03/2020 11:14 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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