CVE-2017-8372
CVE-2017-8372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Underbit Mad Libmad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-617.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- CVSS v2: 2.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Underbit Mad Libmad
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The mad_layer_III function in layer3.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b, if NDEBUG is omitted, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted audio file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8372?
- The mad_layer_III function in layer3.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b, if NDEBUG is omitted, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted audio file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8372?
- CVE-2017-8372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8372 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8372?
- CVE-2017-8372 affects Underbit Mad Libmad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8372?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8372 published?
- CVE-2017-8372 was published on 2017-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-assertion-failure-in-layer3-c/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:underbit:mad_libmad:0.15.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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