CVE-2017-14245 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the d2alaw_array() function of libsndfile 1.0.28, affecting Debian Linux and libsndfile projects. This flaw, stemming from mishandling of NAN and INFINITY floating-point values, could lead to a remote Denial of Service (DoS) or information disclosure. With a CVSS score of 8.1 (High), it requires user interaction and has a high impact on confidentiality and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting low current threat visibility.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.28CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libsndfile_project:libsndfile:1.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
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CVE-2017-14245
Jan 12, 2021libsndfile: Out-of-bounds read in the function d2alaw_array()
Sep 14, 2017An out of bounds read in the function d2alaw_array() in alaw.c of libsndfile 1.0.28 may lead to a remote DoS attack or information disclosure related to mishandling of the NAN and INFINITY floating-point values.
Sep 12, 2017