CVE-2018-17097 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-17097 affecting SoundTouch 2.0's WavFileBase class, allowing denial of service attacks. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
SoundTouch 2.0's WavFileBase class in WavFile.cpp is susceptible to a denial of service attack due to a double free vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2018-17097
The vulnerability in the WavFileBase class of SoundTouch 2.0 can lead to a denial of service attack or other undefined impacts.
What is CVE-2018-17097?
The WavFileBase class in WavFile.cpp in SoundTouch 2.0 is vulnerable to a potential denial of service attack (double free) or other unspecified impacts.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17097
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have other unspecified impacts, as demonstrated by the SoundStretch application.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17097
The technical details of the vulnerability in SoundTouch 2.0.
Vulnerability Description
The WavFileBase class in WavFile.cpp within SoundTouch 2.0 is prone to a double free vulnerability, enabling a denial of service attack.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely to trigger a denial of service attack or other unknown impacts.
Mitigation and Prevention
Ways to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-17097 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches or updates provided by the vendor.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the latest patches and updates are applied to the SoundTouch 2.0 software to mitigate the CVE-2018-17097 vulnerability.