Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published May 1, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8374

Description

The mad_bit_skip function in bit.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

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Affected products

Underbit/Mad Libmad
cpe:2.3:a:underbit:mad_libmad:0.15.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
osv-coords
pkg:rpm/suse/libmad&distro=SUSE%20Package%20Hub%2012%20SP1
Range: < 0.15.1b-5.1

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_bit_skip-bit-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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