Description
The mad_bit_skip function in bit.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_bit_skip-bit-c/
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_debian
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0021
EPSS Percentile
43.1%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-125
Status
published
Products (1)
underbit/mad_libmad
0.15.1b
Published
May 01, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026