CVE-2017-11331: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 31, 2017
·Updated
The wavopen function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted wav file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
xiph vorbis-tools=1.4.0
Event History
Jul 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11331?
CVE-2017-11331 has a severity that is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-11331?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11331, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of vorbis-tools that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What does CVE-2017-11331 affect?
CVE-2017-11331 specifically affects Xiph.Org vorbis-tools version 1.4.0.
4
Can CVE-2017-11331 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-11331 remotely through a crafted wav file.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2017-11331?
The impact of CVE-2017-11331 includes potential memory allocation errors leading to application crashes.