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CVE-2017-14245: An out of bounds read in the function d2alaw_array() in alaw.c of libsndfile 1.0.28 may lead to a remote Do...

An out of bounds read in the function d2alaw_array() in alaw.c of libsndfile 1.0.28 may lead to a remote DoS attack or information disclosure, related to mishandling of the NAN and INFINITY floating-point values.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14245 is a libsndfile flaw where certain floating-point audio values can trigger an out-of-bounds read. The reported impact is remote denial of service or possible information disclosure. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate maintenance and exposure-reduction item. Prioritize internet-facing or automated media-processing systems first, especially where crashes could disrupt service or where sensitive process memory exposure would matter.

Technical view

The issue is in d2alaw_array() in alaw.c in libsndfile 1.0.28. Mishandling NaN and Infinity values can cause an out-of-bounds read. Public references include upstream discussion and Debian, Ubuntu, and Gentoo security updates, but the bundle lacks detailed exploitability metrics.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where applications or services parse untrusted audio files using libsndfile 1.0.28 or affected downstream packages. Media upload pipelines, audio conversion workers, and server-side file inspection workflows are plausible areas to check.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or any active exploitation report. The described risk is remote DoS or information disclosure through malformed audio data, but available evidence is incomplete on real-world exploitation and practical data exposure.

Researcher notes

The core weakness is an out-of-bounds read tied to NaN and Infinity handling in A-law conversion. The source bundle names libsndfile 1.0.28 but does not provide CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, proof-of-concept details, or active exploitation evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply libsndfile security updates from the relevant OS or distribution vendor.
  • Check upstream libsndfile guidance before assuming source-level remediation is complete.
  • Replace or rebuild products that bundle libsndfile 1.0.28 statically.
  • Limit untrusted audio parsing in exposed services until affected builds are updated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory installed libsndfile versions across hosts, containers, and build images.
  • Check application dependencies for statically bundled libsndfile 1.0.28.
  • Review media-processing services that accept user-supplied audio files.
  • Confirm Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo, or other vendor advisories map to deployed packages.
  • Record whether compensating controls limit untrusted audio file processing.
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