CVE-2017-11331: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 31, 2017
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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.

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