CVE-2018-1000223 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 20 Aug 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A buffer overflow in the SoundTouch library allows arbitrary code execution when a victim opens a malicious audio file.

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-2018-1000223?

CVE-2018-1000223 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2018. 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

soundtouch version up to and including 2.0.0 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in SoundStretch/WavFile.cpp:WavInFile::readHeaderBlock() that can result in arbitrary code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via victim must open maliocius file in soundstretch utility.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000223?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (6)

`soundtouch` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP3	All versions	`1.7.1-5.3.1`
`soundtouch` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15	All versions	`1.8.0-3.3.1`
`soundtouch` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3	All versions	`1.7.1-5.3.1`
`soundtouch` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3	All versions	`1.7.1-5.3.1`
`soundtouch` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP3	All versions	`1.7.1-5.3.1`
`soundtouch` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP3	All versions	`1.7.1-5.3.1`

Products include Surina Soundtouch.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000223?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-1000223 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000223 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-1000223, GHSA-63pm-cg8g-8gfx, SUSE-SU-2018:3068-1, SUSE-SU-2018:3070-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-1000223.