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7.8

libaacplus 2.0.2 can crash when processing malicious audio

CVE-2017-7603 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The HE-AAC+ codec library libaacplus version 2.0.2 may overflow a number when handling a specially crafted audio file, which can cause the application using it to stop working. This could lead to a denial of service or other unintended behavior. Upgrade to a newer version of libaacplus or avoid playing untrusted audio files until the issue is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
libaacplus_project libaacplus 2.0.2
cpe:2.3:a:libaacplus_project:libaacplus:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
au_channel.h in HE-AAC+ Codec (aka libaacplus) 2.0.2 has a signed integer overflow, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified ...
au_channel.h in HE-AAC+ Codec (aka libaacplus) 2.0.2 has a signed integer overflow, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-190Integer Overflow
Timeline
Published9 Apr 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-7603 · NVD
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