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6.5

SoundTouch 2.0 can crash when processing crafted audio

CVE-2018-17096 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The SoundTouch 2.0 audio‑processing library contains a flaw in its BPM detection code that can be triggered by specially crafted audio data, causing the program to stop unexpectedly. This results in a denial of service for any application that uses the library, such as SoundStretch. Update to a patched version of SoundTouch or stop using the affected function until a 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
surina soundtouch 2.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:surina:soundtouch:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The BPMDetect class in BPMDetect.cpp in libSoundTouch.a in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit), as demonstra...
The BPMDetect class in BPMDetect.cpp in libSoundTouch.a in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit), as demonstrated by SoundStretch.
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
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-617Reachable Assertion
Timeline
Published16 Sep 2018
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-17096 · NVD
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