Remote code execution in WavPack



Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-35738
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 WavPack
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor wavpack

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU49197

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35738

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in WavpackPackSamples in pack_utils. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

WavPack: 5.3.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/issues/91


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.



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