SB2017112320 - Out-of-bounds read in libvorbis (Alpine package)



SB2017112320 - Out-of-bounds read in libvorbis (Alpine package)

Published: November 23, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017112320
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14160)

the vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in the bark_noise_hybridmp function in psy.c due to out-of-bounds read. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted mp4 file and cause the service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.