CVE-2017-6830

Name: CVE-2017-6830
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-20T16:59:02.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6830 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the alaw2linear_buf function in G711.cpp in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the alaw2linear_buf function in G711.cpp in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Audiofile	Audiofile	0.3.6

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3814
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/13/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/20/audiofile-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-alaw2linear_buf-g711-cpp/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mpruett/audiofile/issues/34Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mpruett/audiofile/pull/42Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3814
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/13/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/20/audiofile-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-alaw2linear_buf-g711-cpp/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mpruett/audiofile/issues/34Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mpruett/audiofile/pull/42Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6830?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the alaw2linear_buf function in G711.cpp in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-6830?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6830 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6830?

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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Source: NVD / NIST