Description
Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in FilePOSIX::read in File.cpp in audiofile 0.3.6 may cause denial-of-service via a crafted wav file, this bug can be triggered by the executable sfconvert.
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 | audiofile | 0.3.6-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | audiofile | 0.3.6-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | audiofile | 0.3.6-4 | — |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 | audiofile +1 | 1:0.3.6-9.amzn2 | ALAS2-2024-2601 |
Azure Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Linux 3 | audiofile | No fix yet | — |
| Azure Linux 2 (CBL-Mariner) | audiofile | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- ALAS2-2024-2601 Important: audiofile security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Aug 1, 2024