CVE-2017-14246 Information disclosure in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in libsndfile allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive information 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-2017-14246?
CVE-2017-14246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 21 Sep 2017. 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
An 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.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14246?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Libsndfile Project Libsndfile.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14246?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-14246 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14246 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as CVE-2017-17457, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14246, GHSA-2wx9-243g-7hm9, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14246.