CVE-2014-8962

flac: Buffer read overflow when processing ID3V2 metadata

Published Nov 26, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 9.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .flac file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-99-1 flac security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3082-1 flac security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2426-1 FLAC vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:33 PM
Reserved
Nov 18, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 26, 2014, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:17 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 18, 2014, 12:00 AM