CVE-2014-9756
UnknownEPSS 2.86%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9756 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | < 1.0.26 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/24/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/9Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/725c7dbb95bfaf8b4bb7b04820e3a00cceea9ce6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/92Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/24/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/9Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/725c7dbb95bfaf8b4bb7b04820e3a00cceea9ce6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/92Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9756?
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.
How severe is CVE-2014-9756?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9756 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9756?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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