CVE-2017-16793
HighSummary
The wav_convert2mono function in SWFTools 0.9.2 does not properly validate WAV data, which may lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts via a crafted file.
Risk Assessment
Remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause system crashes or potentially gain access to memory, posing a threat to the integrity and availability of services.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update SWFTools to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for suspicious WAV files.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The wav_convert2mono function in lib/wav.c in SWFTools 0.9.2 does not properly validate WAV data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect malloc and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.