[ GLSA 201811-23 ] libsndfile

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: libsndfile: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201811-23)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-11-30
Bug(s): #618016, #624814, #627152, #631634, #660452
ID: 201811-23

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libsndfile, the worst
of which might allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service
condition.


Background

libsndfile is a C library for reading and writing files containing
sampled sound.


Affected Packages

Package: media-libs/libsndfile
Vulnerable: < 1.0.28-r4
Unaffected: >= 1.0.28-r4
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libsndfile. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker, by enticing a user to open a specially crafted file,
could cause a Denial of Service condition or have other unspecified
impacts.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libsndfile users should upgrade to the latest version: