Is CVE-2017-8373 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-8373 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-20.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-8373?

CVE-2017-8373 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2017-8373?

Patch guidance is available from underbit security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-8373.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-8373?

1 product: underbit mad libmad.

Fix CVE-2017-8373 - HIGH underbit mad libmad

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 Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors

Metadata

Primary Vendor: UNDERBIT
Published: 5/1/2017
Last Modified: 4/20/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

underbit : mad_libmad

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2017-8373. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2017-8373

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CVE-2017-8373 vulnerability