CVE-2020-18781
CVE-2020-18781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Audiofile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Audiofile
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in FilePOSIX::read in File.cpp in audiofile 0.3.6 may cause denial-of-service via a crafted wav file, this bug can be triggered by the executable sfconvert.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-18781?
- Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in FilePOSIX::read in File.cpp in audiofile 0.3.6 may cause denial-of-service via a crafted wav file, this bug can be triggered by the executable sfconvert.
- How severe is CVE-2020-18781?
- CVE-2020-18781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-18781 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-18781?
- CVE-2020-18781 affects Audiofile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-18781?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-18781 published?
- CVE-2020-18781 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:audiofile:audiofile:0.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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