CVE-2017-11552
CVE-2017-11552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Underbit Mad Libmad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Underbit Mad Libmad
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
mpg321.c in mpg321 0.3.2-1 does not properly manage memory for use with libmad 0.15.1b, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption seen in a crash in the mad_decoder_run function in decoder.c in libmad) via a crafted MP3 file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11552?
- mpg321.c in mpg321 0.3.2-1 does not properly manage memory for use with libmad 0.15.1b, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption seen in a crash in the mad_decoder_run function in decoder.c in libmad) via a crafted MP3 file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11552?
- CVE-2017-11552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11552 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11552?
- CVE-2017-11552 affects Underbit Mad Libmad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11552?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-11552 published?
- CVE-2017-11552 was published on 2017-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/94
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=870406
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42409/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:underbit:mad_libmad:0.15.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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