HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-11331
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CVE-2017-11331

CWE-119Published: July 31, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The wav_open function in oggenc/audio.c in Xiph.Org vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted wav file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-11331 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-11331. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

xiph1 product(s)
vorbis-tools
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/80Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42397/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/80Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42397/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-11331
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 31, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-11331 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.