Audacity.FORMATCHUNK.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Audacity.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a crafted FORMATCHUNK structure in a WAV (RIFF) file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted WAV file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Audacity 2.1.1 and before

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, available from the website.
http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Release_Notes_2.1.2

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-06-07 14.628 Severity:high:low