# CVE-2017-14634: libsndfile1: In libsndfile 1.0.28, a divide-by-zero error exists in the function double64_init() in double64.c, which may lead to...

CVE-2017-14634 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libsndfile1 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1, released March 20, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-14634
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Negligible)
- EPSS: 0.0208
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 20, 2017

## Description

In libsndfile 1.0.28, a divide-by-zero error exists in the function double64_init() in double64.c, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libsndfile1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libsndfile1 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libsndfile1-1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Linux | sndfile-programs Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [sndfile-programs 1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-sndfile-programs-1.0.28-4ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Mar 20, 2019 |

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