CVE-2017-14632
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.71%
Last modified
CVE-2017-14632 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5 allows Remote Code Execution upon freeing uninitialized memory in the function vorbis_analysis_headerout() in info.c when vi->channels<=0, a similar issue to Mozilla bug 550184.. EPSS estimates a 5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5 allows Remote Code Execution upon freeing uninitialized memory in the function vorbis_analysis_headerout() in info.c when vi->channels<=0, a similar issue to Mozilla bug 550184.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xiph.Org | Libvorbis | 1.3.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- https://gitlab.xiph.org/xiph/vorbis/issues/2328Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3569-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4113Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.xiph.org/xiph/vorbis/issues/2328Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3569-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4113Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14632?
Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5 allows Remote Code Execution upon freeing uninitialized memory in the function vorbis_analysis_headerout() in info.c when vi->channels<=0, a similar issue to Mozilla bug 550184.
How severe is CVE-2017-14632?
CVE-2017-14632 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14632?
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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