High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published May 1, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026

CVE-2017-8373

Description

The mad_layer_III function in layer3.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

Affected products

Underbit/Mad Libmad
cpe:2.3:a:underbit:mad_libmad:0.15.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.

References

blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.htmlnvd
www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192nvd

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