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CVE-2017-8363 Details
Description
The flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libsndfile-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-flac_buffer_copy-flac-c/ | CVE | PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.html | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23 | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libsndfile-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-flac_buffer_copy-flac-c/ | [email protected] | PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.html | [email protected] | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23 | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| libsndfile project libsndfile | 1.0.28 |
CPE
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| debian debian linux | 8.0 |
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 26, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 3, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 5, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |