CVE-2017-11331
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 3.79%
Last modified
CVE-2017-11331 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The wav_open function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted wav file.. EPSS estimates a 3.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The wav_open function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted wav file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xiph | Vorbis-Tools | 1.4.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/80Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42397/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/80Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42397/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11331?
The wav_open function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted wav file.
How severe is CVE-2017-11331?
CVE-2017-11331 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11331?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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