#VU89160 Heap-based buffer overflow in stb_vorbis.c - CVE-2023-47212

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89160

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47212

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
stb_vorbis.c
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Sean Barrett

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the comment functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted .ogg file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

stb_vorbis.c: 1.22

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1846

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.