Out of bounds heap buffer write in stb_vorbis
CVE-2023-45681

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nothings

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2023

What is CVE-2023-45681?

The stb_vorbis library, responsible for processing ogg vorbis files, is susceptible to a memory write vulnerability due to integer overflow issues. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious file that triggers an overflow during the memory allocation process, leading to potential arbitrary code execution. This flaw primarily arises from improper calculations in the handling of comment list lengths, which may cause the library to allocate insufficient memory. Due to this risk, developers using the stb_vorbis library should prioritize applying security measures and updates.

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Affected Version(s)

stb <= 1.22

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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