ID:3609 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in vorbis-tools - CVE-2017-11331

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:3609 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in vorbis-tools - CVE-2017-11331

ID:3609 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in vorbis-tools - CVE-2017-11331

Published: July 28, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU31924
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11331
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
vorbis-tools

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in wav_open function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted wav file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.