CVE-2017-8373
HIGHUnderbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b - Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in mad_layer_III
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_debian
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0254
EPSS Percentile
83.0%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (1)
underbit/mad_libmad
0.15.1b
Published
May 01, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026