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Vulnerability record · CVE-2009-4835 · published 6 May 2010

CVE-2009-4835: Mega-nerd libsndfile vulnerability

Mega Nerd · Libsndfile

The (1) htk_read_header, (2) alaw_init, (3) ulaw_init, (4) pcm_init, (5) float32_init, and (6) sds_read_header functions in libsndfile 1.0.20 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

4.3 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 1.4% · top 27.8% CWE-189 · CWE-189
4.3CVSS 2.0 base score
1.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The (1) htk_read_header, (2) alaw_init, (3) ulaw_init, (4) pcm_init, (5) float32_init, and (6) sds_read_header functions in libsndfile 1.0.20 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=530831
http://secunia.com/advisories/35266 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35126
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1446 Vendor Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=530831
http://secunia.com/advisories/35266 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35126
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1446 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2009-4835), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.