# CVE-2017-8365: The i2les\_array function in pcm.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and applicatio

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-04-30 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The i2les_array function in pcm.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

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## References

- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libsndfile-global-buffer-overflow-in-i2les_array-pcm-c/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00016.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-23

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