CVE-2015-7805
CVE-2015-7805 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mega-nerd Libsndfile with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th 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 libsndfile 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via the headindex value in the header in an AIFF file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7805?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in libsndfile 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via the headindex value in the header in an AIFF file.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7805?
- CVE-2015-7805 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-7805 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7805?
- CVE-2015-7805 primarily affects Mega-nerd Libsndfile. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7805?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-7805 published?
- CVE-2015-7805 was published on 2015-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/171466.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172593.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/172607.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133926/libsndfile-1.0.25-Heap-Overflow.html
- http://www.nemux.org/2015/10/13/libsndfile-1-0-25-heap-overflow/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77427
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-03
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38447/
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:1.0.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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