# CVE-2020-18781: audiofile: Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in FilePOSIX::read in File.cpp in audiofile 0.3.6 may cause denial-of-service via...

CVE-2020-18781 is fixed in audiofile on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2020-18781, released August 22, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-18781
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0029
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 22, 2023

## Description

Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in FilePOSIX::read in File.cpp in audiofile 0.3.6 may cause denial-of-service via a crafted wav file, this bug can be triggered by the executable sfconvert.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | audiofile Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 0.3.6-4 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-18781](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-18781.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | audiofile Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 0.3.6-4 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-18781](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-18781.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | audiofile Debian 14 | 0.3.6-4 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-18781](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-18781.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |

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