CVE-2014-9756: The psf_fwrite function in file_io.c in libsndfile allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by...

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CVE-2014-9756 is a libsndfile flaw that can make an application crash when handling certain audio-file operations. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. The provided sources do not name active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely where applications or services use libsndfile to process untrusted or user-supplied audio data. Confirm exposure through dependency inventories and distribution package records because the bundle lists affected products and versions as unavailable. Treat this as a targeted availability risk. It is not currently supported as a widespread emergency, but exposed media-processing services should be patched in normal vulnerability windows or sooner if user-supplied audio is processed. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor-provided libsndfile updates from your operating system or package source.; Check Ubuntu, openSUSE, and upstream libsndfile guidance for fixed package availability.; Prioritize systems that process untrusted audio files or run exposed media workflows..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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