# CVE-2018-13139: libsndfile1: A stack-based buffer overflow in psf_memset in common.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

CVE-2018-13139 is fixed in 4 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: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-13139
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.8 (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0343
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 3, 2018

## Description

A stack-based buffer overflow in psf_memset in common.c in libsndfile 1.0.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file. The vulnerability can be triggered by the executable sndfile-deinterleave.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libsndfile RHEL 8 | 0:1.0.28-10.el8 | [RHSA-2020:1636](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-1636.md) | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Linux | libsndfile ol 8 | 0:1.0.28-10.el8 | [ELSA-2020-1636](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-1636.md) | May 5, 2020 |
| Linux | libsndfile-devel RHEL 8 | 0:1.0.28-10.el8 | [RHSA-2020:1636](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-1636.md) | Apr 28, 2020 |
| 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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