CVE-2017-8362

Name: CVE-2017-8362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-30T19:59:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8362 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.. EPSS estimates a 3.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.42%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libsndfile Project	Libsndfile	1.0.28
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libsndfile-invalid-memory-read-in-flac_buffer_copy-flac-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libsndfile-invalid-memory-read-in-flac_buffer_copy-flac-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8362?

The flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

How severe is CVE-2017-8362?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8362 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8362?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-8362?

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Source: NVD / NIST