CVE-2017-7758

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability with the Opus encoder when the number of channels in an audio stream changes while the encoder is in use

published June 11, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected channel change can throw the Opus encoder into a tizzy! This out-of-bounds read vulnerability affects Firefox and Thunderbird users and is sneaky enough to slip through when audio streams shift mid-encode. 🎶 Think of the Opus encoder as a chef in a busy kitchen trying to juggle multiple orders. If the chef suddenly gets handed a completely different recipe mid-preparation, things could get messy — ingredients might spill over where they shouldn't, leading to chaos! If exploited, this out-of-bounds read could potentially leak sensitive information from memory, exposing user data or application details. While there’s no known exploit so far, the risk remains that someone could take advantage of this vulnerability if they were determined enough. It's a tricky situation that could leave users vulnerable!

Put simply

Think of the Opus encoder as a chef in a busy kitchen trying to juggle multiple orders. If the chef suddenly gets handed a completely different recipe mid-preparation, things could get messy — ingredients might spill over where they shouldn't, leading to chaos! This vulnerability in the Opus encoder is triggered when the audio stream's channel count changes while encoding is in progress. It enables an attacker to read beyond the allocated memory, risking memory corruption and unintended data exposure.

What to do

If exploited, this out-of-bounds read could potentially leak sensitive information from memory, exposing user data or application details. While there’s no known exploit so far, the risk remains that someone could take advantage of this vulnerability if they were determined enough. It's a tricky situation that could leave users vulnerable! To protect yourself, update Firefox to version 54 or later, or Thunderbird to version 52.2 or later. Check your software regularly and apply updates to keep your systems secure. Don't forget to audit any dependencies that might also be using the Opus encoder. You've got this! Taking these steps will help keep your digital castle safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03043 · 87.4th percentile
Published
2018-06-11T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 21:00Z
    An out-of-bounds read vulnerability with the Opus encoder when the number of channels in an audio stream changes while the encoder is in use
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