OpenSUSE Linux update for aubio



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-17554
CWE-ID CWE-476
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 openSUSE Leap
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SDB

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Null pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU13392

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17554

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference in the function aubio_source_avcodec_readframe in io/source_avcodec.c. when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into playing a specially crafted audio file.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

openSUSE Leap: 15.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-06/msg00037.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

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.



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