GLSA 201312-14: libsndfile: Arbitrary code execution

Severity:normal
Title:libsndfile: Arbitrary code execution
Date:12/17/2013
Bugs: #375125
ID:201312-14

Synopsis

An integer overflow in libsndfile might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Background

Libsndfile is a C library for reading and writing files containing sampled sound through one standard library interface.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
media-libs/libsndfile < 1.0.25 >= 1.0.25 All supported architectures

Description

An integer overflow flaw has been discovered in Libsndfile.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted PAF file using libsndfile, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libsndfile users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libsndfile-1.0.25"
    

Packages which depend on this library may need to be recompiled. Tools such as revdep-rebuild may assist in identifying some of these packages.

NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since September 12, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201312-14.xml

Concerns?

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License

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