How severe is CVE-2023-43361?

CVE-2023-43361 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-2023-43361 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43361?

CVE-2023-43361 affects Xiph Vorbis-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43361?

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-2023-43361 published?

CVE-2023-43361 was published on 2023-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43361

CVE-2023-43361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xiph Vorbis-tools 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Xiph Vorbis-tools
Published: 2023-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Vorbis-tools v.1.4.2 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service during the conversion of wav files to ogg files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43361?: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Vorbis-tools v.1.4.2 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service during the conversion of wav files to ogg files.
How severe is CVE-2023-43361?: CVE-2023-43361 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-2023-43361 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43361?: CVE-2023-43361 affects Xiph Vorbis-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43361?: 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-2023-43361 published?: CVE-2023-43361 was published on 2023-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xiph:vorbis-tools:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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