CVE-2018-7263

Name: CVE-2018-7263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-20T21:29:00.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mad_decoder_run() function in decoder.c in Underbit libmad through 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGABRT because of double free or corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2017-11552.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mad_decoder_run() function in decoder.c in Underbit libmad through 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGABRT because of double free or corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2017-11552.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Underbit	Libmad	<= 0.15.1b

References

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=870608Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1081784Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=870608Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1081784Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7263?

How severe is CVE-2018-7263?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7263 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7263?

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Source: NVD / NIST