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Taglib CVE-2012-1584

MEDIUM
Numeric Errors (CWE-189)
2012-09-06 secalert@redhat.com
4.3
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
P

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Sep 06, 2012 - 18:55 cve.org
MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Integer overflow in the mid function in toolkit/tbytevector.cpp in TagLib 1.7 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file header field in a media file, which triggers a large memory allocation.

AnalysisAI

Integer overflow in the mid function in toolkit/tbytevector.cpp in TagLib 1.7 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file header. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-189. Integer overflow in the mid function in toolkit/tbytevector.cpp in TagLib 1.7 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file header field in a media file, which triggers a large memory allocation. Affected products include: Scott Wheeler Taglib.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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