CVE-2017-7586

libsndfile: Error in header_read() causing stack-based buffer overflow

Published Apr 7, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
In libsndfile before 1.0.28, an error in the "header_read()" function (common.c) when handling ID3 tags can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted FLAC file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-928-1 libsndfile security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-16591 In libsndfile before 1.0.28, an error in the "header_read()" function (common.c) when handling ID3 tags can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted FLAC file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3306-1 libsndfile vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
Reserved
Apr 7, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 7, 2017, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 26, 2017, 12:00 AM