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USN-8767-1: Snapcast vulnerability

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Ubuntu patches Snapcast mishandling of crafted JSON-RPC requests enabling remote code execution and data exposure.

Ubuntu security notice USN-8767-1 addresses a vulnerability in Snapcast, a multiroom audio streaming server. The software incorrectly handled crafted JSON-RPC requests, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information. Users are advised to update the snapcast package.

Key facts
  • Crafted JSON-RPC requests could trigger arbitrary code execution
  • Remote attackers could also obtain sensitive information
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It was discovered that Snapcast incorrectly handled crafted JSON-RPC requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information.

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