7.8
CWE
415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-45679: Attempt to free an uninitialized memory pointer in vorbis_deinit in stb_vorbis

First published: Fri Oct 20 2023(Updated: )

stb_vorbis is a single file MIT licensed library for processing ogg vorbis files. A crafted file may trigger memory allocation failure in `start_decoder`. In that case the function returns early, but some of the pointers in `f->comment_list` are left initialized and later `setup_free` is called on these pointers in `vorbis_deinit`. This issue may lead to code execution.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nothings STB=1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-45679?

    CVE-2023-45679 is a vulnerability in the stb_vorbis library that allows a crafted file to trigger memory allocation failure and lead to uninitialized memory pointers.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-45679?

    CVE-2023-45679 has a severity rating of 7.3 (high).

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-45679?

    The affected version of the stb_vorbis library is 1.22.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-45679?

    There is currently no patch available for CVE-2023-45679. It is recommended to update to the latest version once a patch is released.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-45679?

    The CWE ID for CVE-2023-45679 is CWE-415.

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