CVE-2018-14045 : What You Need to Know

SoundTouch 2.0's libSoundTouch.a library is vulnerable to a denial of service attack through the FIRFilter::evaluateFilterMulti function.

Understanding CVE-2018-14045

The vulnerability in the FIRFilter::evaluateFilterMulti function of libSoundTouch.a can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service, leading to application termination.

What is CVE-2018-14045?

The function evaluateFilterMulti in FIRFilter.cpp of libSoundTouch.a in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 is susceptible to a denial of service attack, triggered by an assertion failure that results in application termination.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14045

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger a denial of service attack.
The assertion failure caused by the exploit leads to the termination of the affected application, such as the SoundStretch application.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14045

The technical details of the CVE-2018-14045 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The FIRFilter::evaluateFilterMulti function in FIRFilter.cpp in libSoundTouch.a in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through an assertion failure.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by triggering an assertion failure, resulting in a denial of service attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-14045, consider the following mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches or updates provided by the vendor.
Monitor for any unusual application behavior that could indicate an ongoing attack.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to prevent remote exploitation of vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories related to the affected library and promptly apply patches or updates to mitigate the vulnerability.