CVE-2015-7747 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Audio File Library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted audio files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-7747?
CVE-2015-7747 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 19 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the afReadFrames function in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio file, as demonstrated by sixteen-stereo-to-eight-mono.c.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7747?
It affects 3 products.
Linux distribution packages (1)
audiofile openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.3.6-9.5 |
Products include Audiofile Audiofile, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7747?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-7747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as AZL-44172, DEBIAN-CVE-2015-7747, GHSA-87hr-6cw6-rj3c, MGASA-2015-0408, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-7747, USN-2787-1 and 1 more.