CVE-2017-6892
published 2017-06-12CVE-2017-6892: In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a…
PriorityP338high8.8CVSS 3.0
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
2.48%
82.6th percentile
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
Affected
12 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | libsndfile | < libsndfile 1.0.28-1 (bookworm) | libsndfile 1.0.28-1 (bookworm) |
| flexera_software_llc | libsndfile | — | — |
| libsndfile_project | libsndfile | — | — |
| libsndfile_project | libsndfile | >= 0 < 1.0.28-1 | 1.0.28-1 |
| libsndfile_project | libsndfile | >= 0 < 1.0.28-1 | 1.0.28-1 |
| libsndfile_project | libsndfile | >= 0 < 1.0.28-1 | 1.0.28-1 |
| libsndfile_project | libsndfile | >= 0 < 1.0.28-1 | 1.0.28-1 |
| libsndfile_project | libsndfile | >= 0 < 1.0.25-10ubuntu0.16.04.3 | 1.0.25-10ubuntu0.16.04.3 |
| libsndfile_project | libsndfile | >= 0 < 1.0.25-7ubuntu2.2+esm1 | 1.0.25-7ubuntu2.2+esm1 |
| msrc | cbl_mariner_1.0_arm | — | — |
| msrc | cbl_mariner_1.0_x64 | — | — |
| msrc | cm1_libsndfile_1.0.28-14_on_cbl_mariner_1.0 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.08.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.06.8MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
osv9.8CRITICAL
vendor_ubuntu9.8CRITICAL
vendor_debian8.8HIGH
vendor_msrc8.8HIGH
vendor_redhat8.8HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-7fc7-mjc4-7mmh: In libsndfile version 1
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2017-6892 [HIGH] CWE-119 GHSA-7fc7-mjc4-7mmh: In libsndfile version 1
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
OSV
libsndfile vulnerabilities
osv·2021-01-26·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-12562 [CRITICAL] libsndfile vulnerabilities
libsndfile vulnerabilities
It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled certain malformed
files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libsndfile to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2017-12562)
It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled certain malformed
files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libsndfile to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary
code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. (CVE-2017-14245,
CVE-2017-14246, CVE-2017-14634, CVE-2017-16942, CVE-2017-6892,
CVE-2018-13139, CVE-2018-19432, CVE-2018-19661, CVE-2018-19662,
CVE-2018-19758, CVE-2019-3832)
OSV
CVE-2017-6892: In libsndfile version 1
osv·2017-06-12·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2017-6892 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6892: In libsndfile version 1
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
Ubuntu
libsndfile vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2021-01-26·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-12562 [CRITICAL] libsndfile vulnerabilities
Title: libsndfile vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libsndfile.
It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled certain malformed
files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libsndfile to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2017-12562)
It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled certain malformed
files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libsndfile to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary
code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. (CVE-2017-14245,
CVE-2017-14246, CVE-2017-14634, CVE-2017-16942, CVE-2017-6892,
CVE-2018-13139, CVE-2018-19432, CVE-2018-19661, CVE-2018-19662,
CVE-2018-19758, CVE-2019-3832)
Instructions: After a standard s
Ubuntu
libsndfile vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2019-06-10
CVE-2017-14245 libsndfile vulnerabilities
Title: libsndfile vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libsndfile.
It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled certain malformed
files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libsndfile to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Instructions: After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all
the necessary changes.
Microsoft
In libsndfile version 1.0.28 an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
vendor_msrc·2017-06-13·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2017-6892 [HIGH] CWE-119 In libsndfile version 1.0.28 an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
In libsndfile version 1.0.28 an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
FAQ: Is Azure Linux the only Microsoft product that includes this open-source library and is therefore potentially affected by this vulnerability?
One of the main benefits to our customers who choose to use the Azure Linux distro is the commitment to keep it up to date with the most recent and most secure versions of the open source libraries with which the distro is composed. Microsoft is committed to transparency in this work which is why we began publishing CSAF/VEX in October 2025. See this blog post for more information. If impact to additional products is identified, we will update the CVE to reflect thi
Red Hat
libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function
vendor_redhat·2017-05-23·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2017-6892 [HIGH] CWE-125 libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function
libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
Package: libsndfile (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6) - Will not fix
Package: libsndfile (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7) - Will not fix
Debian
CVE-2017-6892: libsndfile - In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (ai...
vendor_debian·2017·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2017-6892 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6892: libsndfile - In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (ai...
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 1.0.28-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 1.0.28-1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 1.0.28-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 1.0.28-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 1.0.28-1)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-6892 libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function
bugzilla·2017-06-20·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2017-6892 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6892 libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function
CVE-2017-6892 libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/f833c53cb596e9e1792949f762e0b33661822748
References:
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-13/
Discussion:
Created libsndfile tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1463328]
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-6892 libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2017-06-20·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2017-6892 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6892 libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function [fedora-all]
CVE-2017-6892 libsndfile: Information disclosure via aiff_read_chanmap() function [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this issue affects multiple s
https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/f833c53cb596e9e1792949f762e0b33661822748https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.htmlhttps://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76717/https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-13/https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/f833c53cb596e9e1792949f762e0b33661822748https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00030.htmlhttps://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76717/https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-13/https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23https://usn.ubuntu.com/4013-1/
2017-06-12
Published