How severe is CVE-2017-7604?

CVE-2017-7604 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7604?

CVE-2017-7604 affects Libaacplus Project Libaacplus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7604?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-7604 published?

CVE-2017-7604 was published on 2017-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7604

CVE-2017-7604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libaacplus Project Libaacplus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Libaacplus Project Libaacplus
Published: 2017-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

au_channel.h in HE-AAC+ Codec (aka libaacplus) 2.0.2 has a left-shift undefined behavior issue, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7604?: au_channel.h in HE-AAC+ Codec (aka libaacplus) 2.0.2 has a left-shift undefined behavior issue, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.
How severe is CVE-2017-7604?: CVE-2017-7604 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7604?: CVE-2017-7604 affects Libaacplus Project Libaacplus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7604 published?: CVE-2017-7604 was published on 2017-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libaacplus_project:libaacplus:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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