CVE-2017-8373

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Published May 1, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.5% KEV · Not listed

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.

Affected Products

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Vendor Product Default status Versions

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affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`n/a`	affected	—

Configuration 1 [-]

cpe:2.3:a:underbit:mad_libmad:0.15.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Remediation

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Tracking

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Advisories

Source	ID	Title
Debian DLA	DLA-1380-1	libmad security update
Debian DSA	DSA-4192-1	libmad security update
EUVD	EUVD-2017-17332	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.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

No CVSS v3.1

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction Required

Access Vector Network

Access Complexity Medium

Authentication None

Confidentiality Impact Partial

Integrity Impact Partial

Availability Impact Partial

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: 2.5% (2.528% probability within 30 days)

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References

Link	Providers
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

History

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Subscriptions

Underbit Mad Libmad

Weaknesses

CWE-119

Sources

CVE record Updated: Aug 5, 2024, 4:34 PM

Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published: May 1, 2017, 1:00 AM
Updated: Aug 5, 2024, 4:34 PM
Reserved: Apr 30, 2017, 12:00 AM

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NVD Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 1:26 AM

Status: Modified
Published: May 1, 2017, 1:59 AM
Modified: Jun 17, 2026, 1:26 AM

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