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4.3

vorbis-tools may crash when opening malicious AIFF files

CVE-2015-6749 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The Vorbis Tools audio program can stop working if it tries to open an AIFF file that has been crafted to exploit a coding error. This could cause the application to close unexpectedly, affecting any workflow that relies on it. Update to a newer version or avoid opening AIFF files from untrusted sources until the fix is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
xiph vorbis-tools <= 1.4.0
cpe:2.3:a:xiph:vorbis-tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in the aiff_open function in oggenc/audio.c in vorbis-tools 1.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted AIFF file.
Buffer overflow in the aiff_open function in oggenc/audio.c in vorbis-tools 1.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted AIFF file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published21 Sep 2015
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-6749 · NVD
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