Memory Allocation Vulnerability in Xiph.Org Vorbis-Tools
CVE-2017-11331

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Xiph

Status
Vorbis-tools
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-11331?

A vulnerability in the wav_open function within the audio.c file of Xiph.Org Vorbis-Tools 1.4.0 could allow remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by exploiting crafted WAV files. This issue is characterized by a memory allocation error which can destabilize the application when processing specially crafted input.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-11331 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42397/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/80
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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