{"id":"USN-7273-1","summary":"libsndfile vulnerabilities","details":"It was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled memory when executing\nits FLAC codec. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing\na specially crafted sound file, an attacker could possibly use this issue\nto cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information.\n(CVE-2021-4156)\n\nIt was discovered that libsndfile incorrectly handled certain malformed\nOggVorbis files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause\nlibsndfile to crash, resulting in a denial of service. 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