Is CVE-2017-8374 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-8374 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-20.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-8374?

CVE-2017-8374 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2017-8374?

Patch guidance is available from underbit security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-8374.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-8374?

1 product: underbit mad libmad.

CVE-2017-8374 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

The mad_bit_skip function in bit.c in Underbit MAD libmad 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read

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-2017-8374. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2017-8374

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2017-8374 vulnerability