libsndfile 'file_io.c' Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	71795
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2014-9756
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 24 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 05 2016 09:25PM
Credit:	Joshua Rogers
Vulnerable:	Slackware Linux x86_64 -current Slackware Linux 13.37 x86_64 Slackware Linux 13.37 Slackware Linux -current
Not Vulnerable:

libsndfile 'file_io.c' Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability

libsndfile is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users.

libsndfile 'file_io.c' Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

libsndfile 'file_io.c' Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

libsndfile 'file_io.c' Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• libsndfile Homepage (libsndfile)