CVE-2015-9099

Description

The lame_init_params function in lame.c in libmp3lame.a in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted audio file with a negative sample rate.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=775959 issue tracking third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99279 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9099?
CVE-2015-9099 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-9099?
To fix CVE-2015-9099, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-9099 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-9099 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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