Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in aiff_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an AIFF file with an invalid header value.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libsndfile | 1.0.20-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libsndfile | 1.0.20-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libsndfile | 1.0.20-1 | — |
| Debian 6.0 | libsndfile | 1.0.18-2+squeeze1 | DTSA-202-1 |
| Debian 5.0 | libsndfile | 1.0.17-4+lenny2 | DSA-1814-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 4.0 | libsndfile | 1.0.16-2+etch2 | DSA-1814-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-1814-1 libsndfile - arbitrary code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DTSA-202-1 libsndfile - multiple heap buffer overflows Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- MDVSA-2009:132 vendor-advisory
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/
- ADV-2009-1324 vdb-entry
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/
- 35247 third-party-advisory
- DSA-1814 vendor-advisory
- libsndfile-aiff-voc-bo(50541) vdb-entry
- 35076 third-party-advisory
- GLSA-200905-09 vendor-advisory
- 34978 vdb-entry
- 35443 third-party-advisory