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Debian 9: DLA-2722-1 Critical: Libsndfile Heap Overflow Exploit

debian lts
Calendar Grey July 29, 2021
Dist Debian Esm H88
An important patch for libsndfile resolves a heap overflow vulnerability associated with specially designed WAV files. Update is advised!
An issue has been found in libsndfile, a library for reading/writing audio files
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Summary

An issue has been found in libsndfile, a library for reading/writing audio
files. A crafted WAV file can trigger a heap buffer overflow and might
allow exectution of arbitrary code.


For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.0.27-3+deb9u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your libsndfile packages.

For the detailed security status of libsndfile please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libsndfile

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



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Package: libsndfile
Version: 1.0.27-3+deb9u2
CVE ID: CVE-2021-3246

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