stb_vorbis up to 2019-03-04 OGG Vorbis File start_decoder memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in stb_vorbis up to 2019-03-04. The affected element is the function start_decoder of the component OGG Vorbis File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-13217. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in stb_vorbis up to 2019-03-04. Affected by this vulnerability is the function start_decoder of the component OGG Vorbis File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A heap buffer overflow in the start_decoder function in stb_vorbis through 2019-03-04 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code by opening a crafted Ogg Vorbis file.

The weakness was presented 08/15/2019 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-13217 since 07/03/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214892 (openSUSE 15 Security Update : stb (openSUSE-SU-2025:0039-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (214892). See VDB-140114, VDB-140115, VDB-140116 and VDB-140117 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 214892
Nessus Name: openSUSE 15 Security Update : stb (openSUSE-SU-2025:0039-1)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

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07/03/2019 🔍
08/15/2019 +43 days 🔍
08/16/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/04/2025 +1999 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 98fdfc6df88b1e34a736d5e126e6c8139c8de1a6
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-13217 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-13217
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140113
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2019 07:13
Updated: 02/04/2025 18:11
Changes: 08/16/2019 07:13 (55), 07/29/2020 10:10 (1), 11/25/2023 16:17 (5), 11/25/2023 16:24 (1), 02/04/2025 18:11 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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