CVE-2017-8373

7.8 HIGH

Published: May 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.5%

83th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

underbit

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