CVE-2009-1791

libsndfile AIFF file heap based buffer overflow

Published May 26, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 6.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in aiff_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an AIFF file with an invalid header value.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1814-1 New libsndfile packages fix arbitrary code execution
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-1786 Heap-based buffer overflow in aiff_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an AIFF file with an invalid header value.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-849-1 libsndfile vulnerabilities
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:27 AM
Reserved
May 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 26, 2009, 5:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:08 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 15, 2009, 12:00 AM