CVE-2017-16942
CVE-2017-16942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libsndfile Project Libsndfile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-369.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-369
- Affected product: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In libsndfile 1.0.25 (fixed in 1.0.26), a divide-by-zero error exists in the function wav_w64_read_fmt_chunk() in wav_w64.c, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16942?
- In libsndfile 1.0.25 (fixed in 1.0.26), a divide-by-zero error exists in the function wav_w64_read_fmt_chunk() in wav_w64.c, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16942?
- CVE-2017-16942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-16942 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16942?
- CVE-2017-16942 affects Libsndfile Project Libsndfile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16942?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-16942 published?
- CVE-2017-16942 was published on 2017-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libsndfile_project:libsndfile:1.0.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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