libsndfile FLAC.C Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:25758

Info

libsndfile FLAC.C Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 25758
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2007-4974
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 21 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 20 2011 06:44AM
Credit: Robert Buchholz <[email protected]> is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
Sun Solaris 11 Express
Red Hat Fedora Core6
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2007.1 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2007.1
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2007.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2007.0
libsndfile libsndfile 1.0.17
Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
Debian Linux 4.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

libsndfile FLAC.C Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The 'libsndfile' library is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the permission of an application using the library. This can compromise the affected application and possibly the underlying computer. Failed attacks will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

This issue affects libsndfile 1.0.17; previous versions may also be vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

libsndfile FLAC.C Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

libsndfile FLAC.C Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
A patch was released to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


libsndfile libsndfile 1.0.17

References

libsndfile FLAC.C Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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