CVE-2017-7742
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CVE-2017-7742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In libsndfile before 1.0.28, an error in the "flac_buffer_copy()" function (flac.c) can be exploited to cause a segmentation violation (with read memory access) via a specially crafted FLAC file during a resample attempt, a similar issue to CVE-2017-7585.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In libsndfile before 1.0.28, an error in the "flac_buffer_copy()" function (flac.c) can be exploited to cause a segmentation violation (with read memory access) via a specially crafted FLAC file during a resample attempt, a similar issue to CVE-2017-7585.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | <= 1.0.27 |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/11/libsndfile-invalid-memory-read-and-invalid-memory-write-in/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/11/libsndfile-invalid-memory-read-and-invalid-memory-write-in/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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