CVE-2017-15018 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in multiple versions of the LAME MP3 encoder, specifically affecting versions 3.99.5 down to 3.98. This flaw occurs when processing a malformed file within the k_34_4 function in vbrquantize.c. Rated 5.5 MEDIUM, the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) to trigger, leading to a high impact on availability but no impact on confidentiality or integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.99CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.99:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.99.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.99.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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