CVE-2017-14160

Name: CVE-2017-14160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-21T14:29:00.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14160 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.58%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xiph.Org	Libvorbis	1.3.5
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101045Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-36Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101045Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-36Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14160?

How severe is CVE-2017-14160?

CVE-2017-14160 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14160?

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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Source: NVD / NIST