CVE-2017-8373
Published: 1 May 2017
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.
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
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 | 7.8 |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High |
| Integrity impact | High |
| Availability impact | High |
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |