What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-11548?

CVE-2017-11548 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-11548?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-11548. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.3%.

Libao CVE-2017-11548

MEDIUM

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2017-07-31 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Libao

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 31, 2017 - 13:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The _tokenize_matrix function in audio_out.c in Xiph.Org libao 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted MP3 file.

AnalysisAI

The _tokenize_matrix function in audio_out.c in Xiph.Org libao 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted MP3 file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. The _tokenize_matrix function in audio_out.c in Xiph.Org libao 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted MP3 file. Affected products include: Xiph Libao.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.