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CVE-2017-8374
Component Overview
Vulnerability Overview
Name
CVE-2017-8374
Source
NVD (
link
)
Debian (
link
)
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.
CWEs
CWE-125
Published Date
May 1, 2017
Updated Date
Jun 17, 2026
Workaround
-
Advisories
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_bit_skip-bit-c/
Exploit
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_bit_skip-bit-c/
Exploit
Analysis
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Affected Component
Analysis
libmad
Patched
Vulnerability Ratings
#
5.5
other
4.3
CVSSv2
Resolved with patches
#
libmad (buildroot:master)
#
Title
Author
Resolve
1
Check the size before reading with mad_bit_read
Kurt Roeckx <kurt@roeckx.be>
CVE-2017-8374