Integer overflow in Libsndfile

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU82946

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33065

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 within the au_read_header() function in src/au.c and in the mat4_open() and mat4_read_header() functions in src/mat4.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libsndfile: 0.0.8 - 5.541

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:erik_de_castro_lopo:libsndfile:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:erik_de_castro_lopo:libsndfile:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:erik_de_castro_lopo:libsndfile:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://github.com/libsndfile/libsndfile/issues/833
http://github.com/libsndfile/libsndfile/issues/789

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.