CVE-2017-14246 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the d2ulaw_array() function of libsndfile 1.0.28, affecting Debian and libsndfile projects. This flaw, stemming from mishandling of NAN and INFINITY floating-point values, carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 8.1 (High), indicating a critical risk. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this remotely with low complexity, potentially leading to a denial-of-service or information disclosure. Currently, there is no known active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| 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-2017-14246
Jan 12, 2021libsndfile: Out-of-bounds read in the function d2ulaw_array()
Sep 14, 2017An out of bounds read in the function d2ulaw_array() in ulaw.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