#VU33025 Out-of-bounds read in WavPack - CVE-2016-10172

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33025

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10172

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WavPack
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: wavpack

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The read_new_config_info function in open_utils.c in Wavpack before 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WV file.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WavPack: 5.0.0

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/9
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95883
https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/commit/4bc05fc490b66ef2d45b1de26abf1455b486b0dc
https://sourceforge.net/p/wavpack/mailman/message/35561951/

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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.