Buffer overflow in lame (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-9412 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
lame (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU33255
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9412
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The unpack_read_samples function in frontend/get_audio.c in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted wav file.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionslame (Alpine package): 3.99.5-r0 - 3.99.5-r5
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:lame_alpine_package:3.99.5-r5:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:lame_alpine_package:3.99.5-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=1900edcab539a7ab32e3ad868597f7358fa798ad
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=22711d8124dcf1724b3b0ae900bf89567c5b979a
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=7f60893b079de3f360f2d63a76079f32a019f042
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=c6826747b05fd69a8385c80f7ba19d2260dd32ba
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
