CVE-2017-6828 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 15 Mar 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause heap-based buffer overflow via crafted WAV files, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-6828?

CVE-2017-6828 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the readValue function in FileHandle.cpp in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted WAV file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6828?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Audiofile Audiofile.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6828?

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-2017-6828 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6828 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as AZL-36920, AZL-7171, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-6828, GHSA-7736-fv8c-79g6, MINI-5wm8-6334-7p27, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-6828.