Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b layer3.c mad_layer_III input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b. Affected is the function mad_layer_III of the file layer3.c. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-8372. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function mad_layer_III of the file layer3.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 04/30/2017. The weakness was published 05/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at blogs.gentoo.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-8372 since 04/30/2017. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 109587 (Debian DSA-4192-1 : libmad - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277574 (Fedora Security Update for libmadb (FEDORA-2018-4f9f4d26f0)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (109587). Similar entries are available at VDB-100771, VDB-100772, VDB-104724 and VDB-113632. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 109587
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-4192-1 : libmad - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 58334
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 4192-1 (libmad - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 1380-1
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-8372 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8372
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100770

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OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8372 - Underbit - Mad Libmad - Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2017 10:53
Updated: 12/02/2022 16:23
Changes: 05/01/2017 10:53 (73), 09/22/2020 16:48 (4), 12/02/2022 16:23 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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