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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-8373 · published 1 May 2017

CVE-2017-8373: Underbit mad libmad memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Underbit · Mad Libmad

The mad_layer_III function in layer3.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 2.5% · top 15.7% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 6.8
2.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The mad_layer_III function in layer3.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/30/libmad-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-mad_layer_iii-layer3-c/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00011.html
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4192

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-8373), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-29). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.