CVE-2017-11548

MEDIUM

Xiph.Org libao 1.2.0 - Memory Corruption

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-11548. PoCs published by qflb.wu.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a memory corruption vulnerability in libao 1.2.0 via a crafted MP3 file, leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The issue lies in the _tokenize_matrix function in audio_out.c, which can be triggered by processing a malicious MP3 file.

Description

The _tokenize_matrix function in audio_out.c in Xiph.Org libao 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted MP3 file.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by qflb.wu · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42400

The exploit demonstrates a memory corruption vulnerability in libao 1.2.0 via a crafted MP3 file, leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The issue lies in the _tokenize_matrix function in audio_out.c, which can be triggered by processing a malicious MP3 file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: libao 1.2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A crafted MP3 file · A vulnerable version of libao (1.2.0)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/84
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42400/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0386
EPSS Percentile 88.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
xiph/libao 1.2.0
Published Jul 31, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026