Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the psf_binheader_writef function in common.c in libsndfile through 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
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 | 1.0.28-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-3 | — |
| Debian 9 | libsndfile | 1.0.27-3+deb9u3 | DLA-3058-1 |
| Debian 7 | libsndfile | 1.0.25-9.1+deb7u4 | DLA-1049-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libsndfile | 1.0.25-10ubuntu0.16.04.3 | USN-4704-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | libsndfile | 1.0.25-7ubuntu2.2+esm1 | USN-4704-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | libsndfile | 1.0.31-2.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10992-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
Show 17 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.10 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.9 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.8 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.7 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.6 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.5 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.4 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
| Alpine v3.3 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-r2 | — |
Advisories 4
- USN-4704-1 libsndfile vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026
- DLA-3058-1 libsndfile - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1049-1 libsndfile - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10992-1 libsndfile-devel-1.0.31-2.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025