Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xiph.Org | Libvorbis | 1.3.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.xiph.org/xiph/vorbis/issues/2328Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3569-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4113Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.xiph.org/xiph/vorbis/issues/2328Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3569-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4113Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14632?
CVE-2017-14632 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 55018...
How severe is CVE-2017-14632?
CVE-2017-14632 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14632?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xiph.Org Libvorbis, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.