CVE-2017-15018
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. LAME 3.99.5, 3.99.4, 3.99.3, 3.99.2, 3.99.1, 3.99, 3.98.4, 3.98.2 and 3.98 have a heap-based buffer over-read when handling a malformed file in k_34_4 in vbrquantize.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LAME 3.99.5, 3.99.4, 3.99.3, 3.99.2, 3.99.1, 3.99, 3.98.4, 3.98.2 and 3.98 have a heap-based buffer over-read when handling a malformed file in k_34_4 in vbrquantize.c.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.98 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.98.2 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.98.4 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.99 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.99.1 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.99.2 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.99.3 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.99.4 |
| Lame Project | Lame | 3.99.5 |
References
- https://sourceforge.net/p/lame/bugs/480/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/lame/bugs/480/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15018?
LAME 3.99.5, 3.99.4, 3.99.3, 3.99.2, 3.99.1, 3.99, 3.98.4, 3.98.2 and 3.98 have a heap-based buffer over-read when handling a malformed file in k_34_4 in vbrquantize.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-15018?
CVE-2017-15018 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15018?
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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