Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5 MP4 File psy.c bark_noise_hybridmp memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5. This impacts the function bark_noise_hybridmp of the file psy.c of the component MP4 File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-14160. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5. Affected by this issue is the function bark_noise_hybridmp of the file psy.c of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The bark_noise_hybridmp function in psy.c in Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp4 file.

The bug was discovered 09/21/2017. The weakness was published 09/21/2017 with Qihoo 360 GearTeam (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-14160 since 09/05/2017. 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 109888 (SUSE SLES11 Security Update : libvorbis (SUSE-SU-2018:1321-1)), 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 277425 (Fedora Security Update for libvorbis (FEDORA-2018-0259281ab6)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 9 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (109888) and SecurityFocus (BID 101045†). Similar entries are available at VDB-104686, VDB-104701, VDB-106950 and VDB-117132. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 109888
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES11 Security Update : libvorbis (SUSE-SU-2018:1321-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 15554
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for libvorbis openSUSE-SU-2018:1345-1 (libvorbis)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 2013-1
Researcher: Qihoo 360 GearTeam.
Organization: Qihoo 360 GearTeam
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14160 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14160
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106940
SecurityFocus: 101045 - libvorbis CVE-2017-14160 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2017 21:46
Updated: 12/29/2022 16:00
Changes: 09/21/2017 21:46 (67), 11/18/2019 13:57 (14), 01/13/2021 17:38 (3), 12/29/2022 16:00 (3)
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