vulnerability
Ubuntu: (CVE-2017-8374): libmad vulnerability
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) | May 1, 2017 | Nov 19, 2024 | Apr 16, 2026 |
Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Published
May 1, 2017
Added
Nov 19, 2024
Modified
Apr 16, 2026
Description
The mad_bit_skip function in bit.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
Solution
ubuntu-upgrade-libmad
References
Rapid7 Labs
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