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CVE-2017-8372

Published: 1 May 2017

The mad_layer_III function in layer3.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b, if NDEBUG is omitted, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted audio file.

From the Ubuntu Security Team

Agostino Sarubbo discovered that libmad incorrectly handled certain audio files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or possibly other unspecified impact.

Priority

Low

Cvss 3 Severity Score

4.7

Score breakdown

Status

Package Release Status
libmad
Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian
artful Ignored
(end of life)
bionic
Released (0.15.1b-9ubuntu18.04.1)
cosmic
Released (0.15.1b-9ubuntu18.10.1)
disco Not vulnerable
(0.15.1b-9ubuntu18.10.1)
precise Ignored
(end of life)
trusty
Released (0.15.1b-9ubuntu14.04.1)
upstream
Released (0.15.1b-8+deb9u1)
xenial
Released (0.15.1b-9ubuntu16.04.1)
yakkety Ignored
(end of life)
zesty Ignored
(end of life)

Severity score breakdown

Parameter Value
Base score 4.7
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity impact None
Availability impact High
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H