Description
The (1) htk_read_header, (2) alaw_init, (3) ulaw_init, (4) pcm_init, (5) float32_init, and (6) sds_read_header functions in libsndfile 1.0.20 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
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 | 1.0.21-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | libsndfile | 1.0.21-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | libsndfile | 1.0.21-3 | — |
References
- ADV-2009-1446 vdb-entry
- 35126 vdb-entry
- 35266 third-party-advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=530831