Description
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.
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 | wavpack | 5.0.0-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | wavpack | 5.0.0-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | wavpack | 5.0.0-2 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | wavpack | 4.60.99-5.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0608-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | wavpack | 4.60.99-5.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0608-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | wavpack | 4.50.1-1.27.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0607-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | wavpack | 4.60.99-5.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0608-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | wavpack | 4.60.99-5.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0608-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | wavpack | 4.50.1-1.27.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0607-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
Show 18 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.10 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.9 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.8 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.7 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.6 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.5 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.4 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.3 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.2 | wavpack | 5.1.0-r0 | — |
Advisories 2
- SUSE-SU-2018:0608-1 Security update for wavpack SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0607-1 Security update for wavpack SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025