CVE-2017-11331

CVE-2017-11331 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xiph Vorbis-tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

The wav_open function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted wav file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11331?
The wav_open function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted wav file.
How severe is CVE-2017-11331?
CVE-2017-11331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11331 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11331?
CVE-2017-11331 affects Xiph Vorbis-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11331?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11331 published?
CVE-2017-11331 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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