Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b bit.c mad_bit_skip out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b. Affected by this issue is the function mad_bit_skip of the file bit.c. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-8374. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function mad_bit_skip of the file bit.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 04/30/2017. The weakness was disclosed 05/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at blogs.gentoo.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-8374 since 04/30/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106966 (openSUSE Security Update : libmad (openSUSE-2018-205)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE 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 11 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (106966). The entries VDB-100770, VDB-100771, VDB-104724 and VDB-113632 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 106966
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : libmad (openSUSE-2018-205)
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OpenVAS ID: 58334
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 4192-1 (libmad - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 1380-1
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-8374 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8374
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100772

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OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8374 - Underbit - Mad Libmad - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2017 10:53
Updated: 12/02/2022 16:38
Changes: 05/01/2017 10:53 (73), 09/22/2020 16:56 (4), 12/02/2022 16:38 (4)
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