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CVE-2017-18207

The Wave_read._read_fmt_chunk function in Lib/wave.py in Python through 3.6.4 does not ensure a nonzero channel value, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and exception) via a crafted wav format audio file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because Python applications "need to be prepared to handle a wide variety of exceptions.

Severity
Medium 6.5
Published
1 Mar 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PythonServers and applications · cpe:a:python:python
  • Every version up to 3.6.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18207
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-18207