CVE-2017-8373
high
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
7.8
Description
The mad_layer_III function in layer3.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sles | affected | | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 0.15.1b-9 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 0.15.1b-9 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 0.15.1b-9 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 0.15.1b-9 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 0.15.1b-9 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| underbit | mad_libmad | 0.15.1b | |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-8373.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-8373
CWEs
CWE-119
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.