CVE-2011-2696

CVE-2011-2696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mega-nerd Libsndfile with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Description

Integer overflow in libsndfile before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PARIS Audio Format (PAF) file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2696?
Integer overflow in libsndfile before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PARIS Audio Format (PAF) file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2011-2696?
CVE-2011-2696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2696 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2696?
CVE-2011-2696 primarily affects Mega-nerd Libsndfile. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2696?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2696 published?
CVE-2011-2696 was published on 2011-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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