CVE-2018-14522 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

CVE-2018-14522 was published on July 23, 2018, and affects version 0.4.6 of aubio. The vulnerability allows for a SEGV signal in the function aubio_pitch_set_unit in pitch/pitch.c, potentially leading to a denial of service. This issue was demonstrated by the program aubionotes.

Understanding CVE-2018-14522

This CVE entry identifies a specific vulnerability in the aubio software library.

What is CVE-2018-14522?

CVE-2018-14522 is a security vulnerability found in version 0.4.6 of aubio, allowing for a SEGV signal in the aubio_pitch_set_unit function.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14522

The vulnerability could result in a denial of service if exploited, affecting systems using the vulnerable version of aubio.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14522

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in aubio 0.4.6 can trigger a SEGV signal in the aubio_pitch_set_unit function in pitch/pitch.c, as demonstrated by aubionotes.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 0.4.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by invoking the aubio_pitch_set_unit function in aubio version 0.4.6.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-14522 requires specific actions.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update aubio to a patched version if available.
Monitor vendor advisories for security patches.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by aubio promptly to address the vulnerability.