Description
In libsndfile version 1.0.28, an error in the "aiff_read_chanmap()" function (aiff.c) can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access via a specially crafted AIFF file.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexera Software | libsndfile | 1.0.28 | — |
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 | 1.0.28-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libsndfile | 1.0.28-1 | — |
| Debian 9 | libsndfile | 1.0.27-3+deb9u1 | DLA-2418-1 |
| Debian 7 | libsndfile | 1.0.25-9.1+deb7u3 | DLA-985-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | libsndfile | 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1 | USN-4013-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libsndfile | 1.0.25-10ubuntu0.16.04.2 | USN-4704-1, USN-4013-1 |
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 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | libsndfile | 1.0.25-36.7.2 | SUSE-SU-2018:0352-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | libsndfile | 1.0.25-36.7.2 | SUSE-SU-2018:0352-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | libsndfile | 1.0.25-36.7.2 | SUSE-SU-2018:0352-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | libsndfile | 1.0.25-36.7.2 | SUSE-SU-2018:0352-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | libsndfile | 1.0.31-2.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10992-1 |
Advisories 6
- USN-4704-1 libsndfile vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026
- USN-4013-1 libsndfile vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-985-1 libsndfile - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-2418-1 libsndfile - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0352-1 Security update for libsndfile SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10992-1 libsndfile-devel-1.0.31-2.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025
References
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-13/
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76717/
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/f833c53cb596e9e1792949f762e0b33661822748
- GLSA-201811-23 vendor-advisory
- USN-4013-1 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20201029 [SECURITY] [DLA 2418-1] libsndfile security update mailing-list