CVE-2023-45681 Out of bounds heap buffer write in stb_vorbis

High 7.3 Published Updated

An integer overflow in stb_vorbis allows attackers to trigger a heap buffer overflow via crafted files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-45681?

CVE-2023-45681 is a high-severity vulnerability in nothings stb, published on 20 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

stb_vorbis is a single file MIT licensed library for processing ogg vorbis files. A crafted file may trigger memory write past an allocated heap buffer in `start_decoder`. The root cause is a potential integer overflow in `sizeof(char*) * (f->comment_list_length)` which may make `setup_malloc` allocate less memory than required. Since there is another integer overflow an attacker may overflow it too to force `setup_malloc` to return 0 and make the exploit more reliable. This issue may lead to code execution.

Weakness: CWE-190, CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45681?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nothings Stb Vorbis.c.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45681?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-45681 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-45681 exists.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-45681, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-45681.

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