#VU89169 Integer overflow in stb_vorbis.c - CVE-2023-45681

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89169

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45681

CWE-ID: CWE-190

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 integer overflow. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer 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://github.com/nothings/stb/blob/5736b15f7ea0ffb08dd38af21067c314d6a3aae9/stb_vorbis.c#L3660-L3677
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2023-145_GHSL-2023-151_stb_image_h/

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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.