========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7273-1 February 18, 2025
libsndfile vulnerabilities ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libsndfile. Software Description: - libsndfile: Library for reading/writing audio files Details: It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled memory when executing its FLAC codec. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted sound file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2021-4156) It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled certain malformed OggVorbis files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libsndfile to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-50612) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS libsndfile1 1.0.31-2ubuntu0.2 sndfile-programs 1.0.31-2ubuntu0.2 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS libsndfile1 1.0.28-7ubuntu0.3 sndfile-programs 1.0.28-7ubuntu0.3 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS libsndfile1 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm2 Available with Ubuntu Pro sndfile-programs 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm2 Available with Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu 14.04 LTS libsndfile1 1.0.25-7ubuntu2.2+esm4 Available with Ubuntu Pro sndfile-programs 1.0.25-7ubuntu2.2+esm4 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7273-1 CVE-2021-4156, CVE-2024-50612 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsndfile/1.0.31-2ubuntu0.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsndfile/1.0.28-7ubuntu0.3
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