Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8373
Potential exploit
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-8373
- cpe:2.3:a:underbit:mad_libmad:0.15.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8373
0.74%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8373
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8373
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8373
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4192-1 libmad
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1380-1] libmad security update
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/
libmad: heap-based buffer overflow in mad_layer_III (layer3.c) | agostino's blogExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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