CVE-2017-14632: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 21 2017(Updated: )
Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5 allows Remote Code Execution upon freeing uninitialized memory in the function vorbis_analysis_headerout() in info.c when vi->channels<=0, a similar issue to Mozilla bug 550184.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/libvorbis | <1.3.5-4ubuntu0.1 | 1.3.5-4ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/libvorbis | <1.3.2-1.3ubuntu1.1 | 1.3.2-1.3ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/libvorbis | <1.3.5-4.1 | 1.3.5-4.1 |
| ubuntu/libvorbis | <1.3.5-3ubuntu0.1 | 1.3.5-3ubuntu0.1 |
| debian/libvorbis | 1.3.7-1 1.3.7-2 | |
| libvorbisfile | =1.3.5 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.xiph.org/xiph/vorbis/issues/2328
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00033.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3569-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4113
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-14632
- https://github.com/xiph/vorbis/issues/29
- https://github.com/xiph/vorbis/pull/34
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14632
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3569-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-14632
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14632
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-14632
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14632?
CVE-2017-14632 has a critical severity level as it allows for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14632?
To fix CVE-2017-14632, update the libvorbis package to version 1.3.5-4ubuntu0.1 or a later version.
Which versions of libvorbis are affected by CVE-2017-14632?
CVE-2017-14632 affects libvorbis versions up to and including 1.3.5-4ubuntu0.1.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2017-14632?
CVE-2017-14632 can affect systems running vulnerable versions of libvorbis on Ubuntu and Debian.
What impact does exploit CVE-2017-14632 have on a system?
Exploiting CVE-2017-14632 can lead to remote code execution, potentially compromising system integrity.
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