CVE-2018-7253
UnknownEPSS 2.97%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ParseDsdiffHeaderConfig function of the cli/dsdiff.c file of WavPack 5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly overwrite the heap via a maliciously crafted DSDIFF file.. EPSS estimates a 2.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ParseDsdiffHeaderConfig function of the cli/dsdiff.c file of WavPack 5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly overwrite the heap via a maliciously crafted DSDIFF file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wavpack | Wavpack | 5.1.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=889559Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/commit/36a24c7881427d2e1e4dc1cef58f19eee0d13aecPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/issues/28Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3578-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4125Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=889559Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/commit/36a24c7881427d2e1e4dc1cef58f19eee0d13aecPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/issues/28Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3578-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4125Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7253?
The ParseDsdiffHeaderConfig function of the cli/dsdiff.c file of WavPack 5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly overwrite the heap via a maliciously crafted DSDIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2018-7253?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7253?
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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