CVE-2019-6956
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6956 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.8.8. It is a buffer over-read in ps_mix_phase in libfaad/ps_dec.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.8.8. It is a buffer over-read in ps_mix_phase in libfaad/ps_dec.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Audiocoding | Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 | < 2.9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/faad/global-buffer-overflow%40ps_mix_phase.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-17Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/faac/bugs/240/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5109Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/faad/global-buffer-overflow%40ps_mix_phase.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-17Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/faac/bugs/240/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5109Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6956?
An issue was discovered in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.8.8. It is a buffer over-read in ps_mix_phase in libfaad/ps_dec.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-6956?
CVE-2019-6956 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6956?
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-2019-6956?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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