CVE-2007-4974
CVE-2007-4974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mega-nerd Libsndfile with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mega-nerd Libsndfile
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the flac_buffer_copy function in libsndfile 1.0.17 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FLAC file with crafted PCM data containing a block with a size that exceeds the previous block size.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4974?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the flac_buffer_copy function in libsndfile 1.0.17 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FLAC file with crafted PCM data containing a block with a size that exceeds the previous block size.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4974?
- CVE-2007-4974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4974 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4974?
- CVE-2007-4974 primarily affects Mega-nerd Libsndfile. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4974?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4974 published?
- CVE-2007-4974 was published on 2007-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26921
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26932
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27018
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27071
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27100
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28265
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28412
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-04.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1442
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:191
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25758
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-525-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3241
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=192834
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=296221
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00344.html
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:0.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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