CVE-2017-8373 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or potentially execute code via a crafted audio file exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in the libmad library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8373?
CVE-2017-8373 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8373?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
libmad SUSE:Package Hub 12 SP1 | All versions | 0.15.1b-8.1 |
Products include Underbit Mad Libmad.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8373?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8373 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8373 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-8373, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-8373, GHSA-45vf-xfc8-r7cc, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-8373, openSUSE-SU-2022:10169-1, openSUSE-SU-2024:12292-1.