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CVE-2017-6888

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.37%

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CVE-2017-6888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An error in the "read_metadata_vorbiscomment_()" function (src/libFLAC/stream_decoder.c) in FLAC version 1.3.2 can be exploited to cause a memory leak via a specially crafted FLAC file.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An error in the "read_metadata_vorbiscomment_()" function (src/libFLAC/stream_decoder.c) in FLAC version 1.3.2 can be exploited to cause a memory leak via a specially crafted FLAC file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Flac ProjectFlac<= 1.3.2
DebianDebian Linux9.0
FedoraprojectFedora32
FedoraprojectFedora33

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6888?
An error in the "read_metadata_vorbiscomment_()" function (src/libFLAC/stream_decoder.c) in FLAC version 1.3.2 can be exploited to cause a memory leak via a specially crafted FLAC file.
How severe is CVE-2017-6888?
CVE-2017-6888 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6888?
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