Vulnerability identifier: #VU33255

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9412

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
lame
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: lame.sourceforge.net

Description

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

The unpack_read_samples function in frontend/get_audio.c in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted wav file.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

lame: 3.99.5

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External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/63
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42390/

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.