# CVE-2011-2696: Integer overflow in libsndfile before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute ar

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-07-27 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Integer overflow in libsndfile before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PARIS Audio Format (PAF) file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48644
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1084.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/15/4
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=375125
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2288
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062955.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=721234
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45351
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/15/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/2
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/ChangeLog
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45125
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/10387521
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45388
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/18/1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:119
- http://www.securelist.com/en/advisories/45125
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45384
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/14/4
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1174-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/15/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45433

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