CVE-2017-8374 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the mad_bit_skip function of Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted audio file. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to high availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting low current threat activity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.15.1bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:underbit:mad_libmad:0.15.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.