QID 354819

Date Published: 2023-03-23

QID 354819: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libsndfile : ALAS2-2023-1998

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in libsndfile's flac codec functionality.
An attacker who is able to submit a specially crafted file (via tricking a user to open or otherwise) to an application linked with libsndfile and using the flac codec, could trigger an out-of-bounds read that would most likely cause a crash but could potentially leak memory information that could be used in further exploitation of other flaws. (
( CVE-2021-4156)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-1998 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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