OSV-2024-965 Stack-buffer-overflow in FLAC__stream_encoder_init_ogg_file
A stack buffer overflow in the FLAC library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted audio files.
- 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
- None listed
What is OSV-2024-965?
OSV-2024-965 is a memory corruption vulnerability in flac, published on 16 Aug 2024. 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
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=42537419
Crash type: Stack-buffer-overflow READ 13
Crash state:
FLAC__stream_encoder_init_ogg_file
EncoderSession_init_encoder
flac__encode_file
Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-965?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including flac.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
flac OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2024-965?
No fix has been published for OSV-2024-965 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is OSV-2024-965 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-965 in the wild and no public exploit code.