Critical Security Update for Audiofile: Patch CVE-2019-13147 & CVE-2022-24599 Vulnerabilities Now

 

SUSE releases a critical security update for Audiofile addressing CVE-2019-13147 (DoS risk) and CVE-2022-24599 (data leak). Learn how to patch affected SUSE Linux Enterprise systems and secure your audio processing workflows.

Why This Security Update Matters

Recent vulnerabilities in Audiofile, a widely used audio processing library, expose Linux systems to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and sensitive data leaks. This SUSE update (SUSE-SU-2025:01559-1) patches two critical CVEs:

• CVE-2019-13147 (CVSS 6.5 – High Severity): A NULL pointer dereference flaw allowing remote attackers to crash systems via malformed audio files.

• CVE-2022-24599 (CVSS 6.5 – High Severity): Unverified input validation leading to memory leaks and potential data exposure.

Affected systems include:

✔ SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7

✔ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7

✔ SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP7

✔ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7

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How to Apply the Patch

Recommended Methods

1. YaST Online Update (GUI)

2. Command Line:

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   zypper patch

   Or for Desktop Applications Module 15-SP7:

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   zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Desktop-Applications-15-SP7-2025-1559=1

Affected Packages

Package	Version	Architecture
audiofile-devel	0.3.6-150000.3.12.1	aarch64, ppc64le, s390x, x86_64
libaudiofile1	0.3.6-150000.3.12.1	aarch64, ppc64le, s390x, x86_64
audiofile-debuginfo	0.3.6-150000.3.12.1	aarch64, ppc64le, s390x, x86_64

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Key Risks of Delaying This Update

🚨 For Enterprises: Unpatched systems risk service disruptions (CVE-2019-13147) and data breaches (CVE-2022-24599).

🚨 For Developers: Compromised audio processing pipelines could lead to application crashes or exploitable memory leaks.

Pro Tip: Always verify patches in a staging environment before deploying to production.

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Additional References

• SUSE CVE-2019-13147 Advisory

• SUSE CVE-2022-24599 Advisory

• Bugzilla #1140031

• Bugzilla #1196487

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FAQ

Q: Is this update mandatory for all SUSE Linux users?

A: Yes, if you use Audiofile for audio processing or depend on affected SUSE modules.

Q: Can these vulnerabilities be exploited remotely?

A: CVE-2019-13147 requires user interaction, but CVE-2022-24599 could be triggered via malicious audio files.

Q: What’s the worst-case scenario if ignored?

A: System crashes (DoS) or sensitive memory leaks leading to data exposure.