CVE-2017-15046 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the LAME MP3 encoder, specifically affecting versions 3.99.5 and earlier. This flaw, distinct from CVE-2017-9412, could lead to a denial of service (application crash) if a user processes a specially crafted audio file. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.5), it requires user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) and local access to the affected system. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.97CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.97:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.98CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.98:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.98.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.98.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.98.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.98.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.99.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.99.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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